Dogs & animal control — Rothesay, New Brunswick

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

In the Town of Rothesay, New Brunswick, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law 01-12: Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $35–$200 (1st offense); doubled for each additional offense. A licence is required. Licence fee: Free; Replacement Tag $10; Dangerous Dog Licence $100.

By-Law 01-12: Animal Control Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 5: 'every owner of a dog or a cat shall: a) license with the Clerk'
licence fee Free; Replacement Tag $10; Dangerous Dog Licence $100 Schedule "A": Animal Licence Free; Replacement Tag $10; Dangerous Dog Licence $100
leash rule Animals in public must be secured by a leash with maximum length of two (2) meters. s. 2(s)(iv): 'in a public place and is not secured by a leash having a maximum length of two (2) meters'
fine range $35–$200 (1st offense); doubled for each additional offense Schedule "A": fines range $35 (any other offense) to $200 (operating kennel without licence); 'For each additional offense, the fines will be doubled'
scout note

Regulates dogs and animals including licensing, leashing and impoundment. Third reading and enactment 10 April 2012 (PDF text confirmed).

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