| licence required | True | s. 3.1 |
| licence fee | lifetime registration fee set by policy of Council (amount not stated in bylaw); Service Dog exempt from fee | s. 3.4; s. 3.5 |
| leash rule | Owner shall, while Dog is off the property occupied by the Owner, keep the Dog under control by means of a harness or Leash; tethered dog able to leave property is Running at Large | s. 2(v) Running at Large |
| fine range | general not more than $500.00; offences under s.6 not more than $5,000.00; obstruction $100-$10,000 | ss. 13.1-13.2 |
scout note
Municipality of the District of East Hants Dog Bylaw requiring leash control off the owner's property and regulating fierce/dangerous dogs and registration. Amendment P-1000-2 passed by Council March 25, 2026.