Dogs & animal control — Miramichi, New Brunswick

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 8 — A By-Law Respecting Animal Control, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 neutered male or spayed female (proof required); $25.00 unspayed female or unneutered male; no fee for service dogs.

By-Law No. 8 — A By-Law Respecting Animal Control adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(1)
licence fee $10.00 neutered male or spayed female (proof required); $25.00 unspayed female or unneutered male; no fee for service dogs s. 3(1)(b)(i), (ii), (iii)
leash rule Animal not secured by leash of maximum 2 metres in public place or private property other than owner's is running at large. s. 1 "running at large"
max animals More than two dogs requires a kennel licence s. 4(1)
fine range not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00 s. 14(1)
scout note

Governs animal control in the City of Miramichi; ordained and enacted 25 June 2007. Covers licensing, leash rules and general animal control.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.miramichi.org/en/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Dogs & animal control across New Brunswick · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities