Dogs & animal control — Lockeport, Nova Scotia

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

Town of Lockeport has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Dog By-Law (By-Law 15) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4(1)
licence fee $10 spayed/neutered; $20 unspayed/unneutered; kennel $50/yr s. 6(1); s. 5(2)
leash rule Dog off owner's premises and not under effective control or restraint is deemed running at large s. 9(1)
fine range $50-$5,000 s. 14(1)
scout note

By-Law 15, the Dog By-Law of the Town of Lockeport, made under the Municipal Government Act. Regulates dog ownership in Lockeport.

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