Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
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.
| leash rule | Animal, Cat or Urban Chicken runs at large when found in any place other than the owner's premises and not under apparent restraint or control of some person | s. 15 |
| fine range | not less than One Hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000.00) | s. 25 |
Animal Control By-law for the Municipality of the County of Kings (animals including livestock and urban chickens; excludes cats and dogs covered separately).
| licence required | yes | s. 2 |
| 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 | s. 4(a)(c); s. 6 |
| leash rule | Dog runs at large when off owner's property without apparent restraint or control; in hamlets and growth centres, without control by means of a harness or leash | s. 15(a)(b) |
| fine range | not less than One Hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000.00) | s. 28 |
Dog By-law for the Municipality of the County of Kings covering dog registration, fees, and control requirements.