Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of McAdam, New Brunswick, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 57 — Animal Control, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100–$600 minimum (varies by offence); $5000 maximum. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; off owner's property must be on a leash (max 3 metres), held by and under control of a person.
By-Law No. 57 — Animal Control
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 5(1)
leash rule
Dogs must not run at large; off owner's property must be on a leash (max 3 metres), held by and under control of a person.
s. 11(1)(a); definition "running at large" and "leash" s. 2
max animals
more than five dogs
s. 19(3)
fine range
$100–$600 minimum (varies by offence); $5000 maximum
Schedule 1
scout note
Animal control bylaw for the Village of McAdam. URL confirmed live on the official index; large scanned PDF (text not extractable).