Dogs & animal control — Riverview, New Brunswick

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

In the Town of Riverview, New Brunswick, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law 600-05-05 — Control of Animals, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $50.00–$500.00 (voluntary payment $50–$200; conviction $100–$500). A licence is required. Licence fee: $30.00 non-neutered/non-spayed; $15.00 neutered/spayed; no fee for Service Animal.

By-Law 600-05-05 — Control of Animals adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(a)
licence fee $30.00 non-neutered/non-spayed; $15.00 neutered/spayed; no fee for Service Animal s. 3(b)(i), s. 3(b)(ii), s. 3(i)
leash rule No Owner shall permit an Animal to be Running at Large (not secured by a Leash in a public place or on premises not owned by the Owner). s. 6(a)(i); s. 2(w)
fine range $50.00–$500.00 (voluntary payment $50–$200; conviction $100–$500) s. 13(c), s. 13(d)
scout note

A by-law relating to the control of animals in the Town of Riverview; licensing, leashing, and impoundment. Third reading/enacted 8 June 2020.

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