Dogs & animal control — Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
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.
Dog By-law No. 206
adopted bylaw
licence required
no
s. 3
leash rule
Dog at large = off owner's premises without leash or effective care and control; owner liable if dog runs at large
Definitions (1) "at large"; s. 10(1)
fine range
$200-$1,000 first offence; $300-$1,000 second; $400-$1,000 third or subsequent
s. 29 Penalty
scout note
Dog By-Law #206 of the Town of Annapolis Royal; covers at-large dogs, leashing, and control of nuisance dogs. PDF opened (scanned) and jurisdiction/title confirmed via OCR.