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

Dogs & animal control — East Hants, Nova Scotia: Dog Bylaw P-1000 (amended by P-1000-2)

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.

Dog Bylaw P-1000 (amended by P-1000-2) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	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.