{
 "topic": "animal-control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "question": "Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/animal-control/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Companion Animal By-Law C-04",
   "document_number": "C-04",
   "adopted_date": "2023-11-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/animal-control/bylaw-c-04/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Companion Animal By-Law C-04, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First $75; second $150; third impoundment = permanent seizure (case by case). A licence is required. Licence fee: $15 spayed/neutered; $30 un-spayed/un-neutered; $15 tag replacement."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw 7 — Dogs",
   "document_number": "7",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis/animal-control/bylaw-7/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw 7 — Dogs, verified 2026-09-27. Leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; off premises requires leash or effective control."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-law No. 206",
   "document_number": "206",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/animal-control/bylaw-206/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law No. 206, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200-$1,000 first offence; $300-$1,000 second; $400-$1,000 third or subsequent. Leash rule: Dog at large = off owner's premises without leash or effective care and control; owner liable if dog runs at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law 03-2019 Respecting the Responsible Ownership of Dogs",
   "document_number": "03-2019",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/animal-control/bylaw-03-2019/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 01-2024 Respecting Commercial Dog Care and Kennel Facilities and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $1,000-$10,000 and up to two months imprisonment in default. A licence is required. Leash rule: Off owner's property, dog must be under control by harness or leash; not running at large; tethered dog that can leave property = at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/animal-control/dog-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence $135.75 (within 14 days) / $164.50; up to Fourth offence $394.50 / $682.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Runs at large = found anywhere other than owner's premises without continuous restraint and control of a person."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/argyle/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/argyle/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law #11: Animals",
   "document_number": "11",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/argyle/animal-control/bylaw-11/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law #11: Animals and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not under $25.00 and not exceeding $250.00; up to 2 months imprisonment in default. A licence is required. Licence fee: $20; $10 neutered/spayed; $5 neutered/spayed with microchip or tattoo."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003128",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/barrington/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/barrington/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 11 — Animal Control By-Law",
   "document_number": "11",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/barrington/animal-control/bylaw-11/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 11 — Animal Control By-Law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default. Leash rule: Running at large = found anywhere other than owner's property and not under control of any person; no owner shall permit an Animal to run at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Bylaw (amended June 12, 2001)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2001-06-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/animal-control/animal-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Bylaw (amended June 12, 2001) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not exceeding $50.00 (animals/fowl at large) and up to 10 days imprisonment in default. A licence is required. Leash rule: Other domestic animals/fowl (horses, cattle, sheep, swine, etc.) shall not be at large within the Town; owner liable to penalty."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Chapter 16 — Dog By-Law",
   "document_number": "16",
   "adopted_date": "2015-01-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/animal-control/chapter-16/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Chapter 16 — Dog By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100-$1,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 neutered/spayed; $30 un-neutered; fierce/dangerous dog $40; kennel $10."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Circus Animal Prohibition By-law No. C-200",
   "document_number": "C-200",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/animal-control/bylaw-c-200/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Circus Animal Prohibition By-law No. C-200 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $2,000 per animal per offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog must not be at large; off owner's property must be under physical restraint of a leash no more than 6 feet controlled by owner."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/chester/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/chester/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-law No. 140",
   "document_number": "140",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/chester/animal-control/bylaw-140/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Chester, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Dog By-law No. 140, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clare/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clare/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 11 — Animals",
   "document_number": "11",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clare/animal-control/bylaw-11/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 11 — Animals and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200 per offence (Schedule B). Licence fee: One-time registration fee $10 (includes dog tag); replacement tag at cost. Leash rule: Owner/harbourer of any domestic animal who does not prevent it from going at large is liable to a penalty."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003134",
   "name": "Clark's Harbour",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control By-law No. 17",
   "document_number": "17",
   "adopted_date": "2023-05-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/animal-control/bylaw-17/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law No. 17, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Licence fee: One-time registration $10 (includes tag); replacement tag $5. Leash rule: Off owner's premises without continuous restraint and control is running at large; on Town trails and sidewalks dogs must be leashed at all times."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Livestock Control By-law — Chapter 14",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": "2024-09-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/animal-control/chapter-14/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Commercial Dog Care and Kennel Facility By-law — Chapter 36 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $1,000-$10,000 and imprisonment up to two months in default. A licence is required. Licence fee: Application fee as set in Municipal Fees Policy (amount not stated in by-law)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Canine Control By-Law 20-01",
   "document_number": "20-01",
   "adopted_date": "2020-01-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/animal-control/bylaw-20-01/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Canine Control By-Law 20-01 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200-$5,000 and imprisonment up to 30 days; $100 payment in lieu within 14 days."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003137",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-law #2006-02",
   "document_number": "2006-02",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/animal-control/bylaw-2006-02/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law #2006-02, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $237.50 (unregistered/no tag); $352.50 (at large, fierce/dangerous, barking); $467.50 (attack); other sections $237.50-$1,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 per dog (includes one identification tag)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Feeding of Wild Birds and Animals By-law No. 2022-02",
   "document_number": "2022-02",
   "adopted_date": "2022-09-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/animal-control/bylaw-2022-02/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Feeding of Wild Birds and Animals By-law No. 2022-02 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $1,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $25.00 per dog (good for the life of the Dog); kennels $25.00 annual."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Bylaw P-1000 (amended by P-1000-2)",
   "document_number": "P-1000",
   "adopted_date": "2026-03-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/animal-control/bylaw-p-1000/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw P-1000 (amended by P-1000-2), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: general not more than $500.00; offences under s.6 not more than $5,000.00; obstruction $100-$10,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: lifetime registration fee set by policy of Council (amount not stated in bylaw); Service Dog exempt from fee."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-Law #8 (amended January 2020)",
   "document_number": "8",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/animal-control/bylaw-8/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-Law #8 (amended January 2020), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $500.00; $5,000.00; $1,000.00-$10,000.00. Leash rule: Dog must be under control by harness or leash when off property; otherwise confined to owner's premises."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law A-700 Respecting Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership",
   "document_number": "A-700",
   "adopted_date": "2015-11-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/animal-control/bylaw-a-700/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law A-700 Respecting Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Owning unlicensed dog $100-$5,000; most offences $200-$5,000; animal attack $300-$5,000; dangerous-dog attack $600-$5,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog must not run at large; running at large = off owner's property without a leash, on a leash not held by a person, or on a leash not under control."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/inverness/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/inverness/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 12 — Regulation of Animals",
   "document_number": "12",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/inverness/animal-control/bylaw-12/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Inverness, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law 12 — Regulation of Animals and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding One Hundred ($100) Dollars. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 spayed/neutered; $25 un-spayed/un-neutered (annual)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "CH70 — Animal Control Bylaw (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/animal-control/ch70-animal-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by CH70 — Animal Control Bylaw (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $150.00 and not more than $10,000.00; attack offences $350.00-$10,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: Dog Registration Fee set in Policy Statement G33 / by Policy of Council (amount not stated in bylaw); may differ by sex and spay/neuter status."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law 12A — Animal Control",
   "document_number": "12A",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/animal-control/bylaw-12a/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 12A — Animal Control and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than One Hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000.00). A licence is required. Licence fee: annual registration fee per dog as set out in the Policy for Fees (amount not stated); reduced 50% if acquired after June 30; lost tag replacement $5.00."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-Law (By-Law 15)",
   "document_number": "15",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/animal-control/bylaw-15/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-Law (By-Law 15), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $50-$5,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 spayed/neutered; $20 unspayed/unneutered; kennel $50/yr."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003146",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 007 — Domestic Animal By-law",
   "document_number": "007",
   "adopted_date": "1999-08-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/animal-control/bylaw-007/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 002 — Dog By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100 first / $200 second / $300 subsequent (failure to register/tag); general not exceeding $1,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $13 neutered; $25 unneutered ($5 discount if registered within 30 days of notice)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Domestic and Wild Animals and Exotic Pets By-law No. 939",
   "document_number": "939",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/animal-control/bylaw-939/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law No. 938 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding $500.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 neutered male/spayed bitch; $25 unneutered male/unspayed bitch; kennel $10."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/animal-control/dog-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $150-$10,000 (most); $350-$10,000 for fierce/dangerous; ticket amounts $150 / $350 (Schedule A). A licence is required. Licence fee: Dog Registration Fee set by resolution of Council (may be at no cost; replacement tag fee by resolution)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Bylaw (No. 204)",
   "document_number": "204",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/animal-control/bylaw-204/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw (No. 204) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200-$1,000 first / $300-$1,000 second / $400-$1,000 third+. Licence fee: One-time fee set by Municipal Council from time to time (voluntary registration); replacement tag fee set by Council. Leash rule: At large = off owner's premises without being on a leash or under effective care and control of a responsible person."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law #08 — Dog By-Law",
   "document_number": "08",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/animal-control/bylaw-08/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law #08 — Dog By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $165 first / $195 second / $395 third (within 14 days); $222 / $280 / $682 (after 14 days, within 30). A licence is required. Licence fee: Fees and taxes set by Council by recorded resolution (50% reduction if acquired after June 30)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Feeding of Wild Animals Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/animal-control/feeding-of-wild-animals-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: minimum $100 to maximum $5,000 (per amendment Section 20); default imprisonment up to 90 days. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 for each dog or spayed bitch; $10 for each bitch."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Control By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1984-05-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/animal-control/animal-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-Law and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $250; default imprisonment up to 30 days. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 each neutered male or spayed female; $15 each non-neutered/non-spayed dog; kennel $10."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animals at Large By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2011-03-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/animal-control/animals-at-large-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Pictou, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animals at Large By-Law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250 and not exceeding $10,000; default imprisonment up to 45 days (payment in lieu $500). A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall allow animals to be at large on private or public property; 'at large' means off owner's property and not under the owner's care."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/animal-control/dog-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $600; default imprisonment up to 30 days. A licence is required. Leash rule: While off the owner's property the dog must be kept under control by a harness or leash; otherwise deemed running at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2013-04-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/animal-control/dog-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first $60.00; second $100.00; third $150.00; subsequent $300.00-$500.00 (per 12-month period). A licence is required. Licence fee: $25.00 each spayed/neutered dog; $50.00 each non-spayed/non-neutered dog; $15.00 tag replacement."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 3 - Dogs",
   "document_number": "3",
   "adopted_date": "2007-06-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/animal-control/bylaw-3/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 3 - Dogs, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100-$1,000; default imprisonment up to 90 days; $50 voluntary payment within 14 days. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog must not leave owner's premises unless under effective restraint or control of the owner/person in charge; otherwise deemed running at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 070 — Dog Control",
   "document_number": "070",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/animal-control/bylaw-070/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law 070 — Dog Control, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003158",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-law D-200",
   "document_number": "D-200",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/animal-control/bylaw-d-200/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law D-200, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $50.00-$5,000.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Off owner's property, dog must be under control by harness or leash; leash no more than 6 feet; otherwise deemed running at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 5,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Circus Animal By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/animal-control/circus-animal-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Circus Animal By-law and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: maximum not exceeding $1,000.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog off owner's premises and not under effective control/restraint deemed running at large, except off-leash within designated areas."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003160",
   "name": "St. Mary's",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2006-07-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/animal-control/dog-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence $100; subsequent/second offence $250; later subsequent $500. A licence is required. Licence fee: $20.00; $10.00 for neutered."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2018-04-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/animal-control/dog-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250.00-$5000.00. A licence is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Bylaw No. 66",
   "document_number": "66",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/animal-control/bylaw-66/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw No. 66, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $200 and not more than $500. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 for each dog."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 20: Dog Control",
   "document_number": "20",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/animal-control/bylaw-20/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law 20: Dog Control and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250.00-$5000.00. A licence is required."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Feeding of Wild Birds and Animals Bylaw No. 421",
   "document_number": "421",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/animal-control/bylaw-421/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw (B160-014, as amended to Oct 7, 2019) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $2,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $12.00 spayed/neutered; $16.00 each other dog."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/victoria/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/victoria/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/victoria/animal-control/dog-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $5,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 spayed female; $10 neutered male; $25 un-spayed female; $25 un-neutered male."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-law RD-002",
   "document_number": "RD-002",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/animal-control/bylaw-rd-002/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law RD-002, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Up to $10,000 per offence; default imprisonment up to 60 days; Notice of Violation $250 (s.8.1) or $150 (other offences). A licence is required. Leash rule: Owner shall confine dog to owner's premises; may leave premises only under effective control of a responsible person; otherwise deemed running at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/westville/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/westville/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2021-03-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/westville/animal-control/dog-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Westville, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250.00 and not more than $5000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15 spayed or neutered; $100 each other dog."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Chapter 16 - Dog Control Bylaw",
   "document_number": "16",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/wolfville/animal-control/chapter-16/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Chapter 16 - Dog Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $1,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog off owner's property not under leash/harness control is running at large; off-leash permitted only in Designated Off Leash Areas under Voice Control."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog By-law D-048-22",
   "document_number": "D-048-22",
   "adopted_date": "2023-02-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/animal-control/bylaw-d-048-22/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law D-048-22, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars and not more than one thousand ($1000.00) dollars. A licence is required. Leash rule: Any dog off owner's premises without continuous restraint or control of a person is deemed running at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Circus Animal Prohibition Bylaw (TOY 48)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1997-02-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/animal-control/circus-animal-prohibition-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Circus Animal Prohibition Bylaw (TOY 48) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: set out in Schedule B (e.g. $1000 fierce/dangerous; $150 unlicensed running at large; $100 licensed running at large). A licence is required. Licence fee: $50 male or female; $25 neutered male/spayed female; $10 neutered/spayed with microchip or tattoo; $250 fierce or dangerous."
  }
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}