Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw (No. 204) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200-$1,000 first / $300-$1,000 second / $400-$1,000 third+. Licence fee: One-time fee set by Municipal Council from time to time (voluntary registration); replacement tag fee set by Council. Leash rule: At large = off owner's premises without being on a leash or under effective care and control of a responsible person.
Dog Bylaw (No. 204)
adopted bylaw
licence required
no
s. 3
licence fee
One-time fee set by Municipal Council from time to time (voluntary registration); replacement tag fee set by Council
s. 3; s. 5
leash rule
At large = off owner's premises without being on a leash or under effective care and control of a responsible person
s. 2(1)
fine range
$200-$1,000 first / $300-$1,000 second / $400-$1,000 third+
s. 25 (Penalty)
scout note
Town of Middleton dog bylaw (No. 204). Regulates dog ownership, licensing, and control within town limits.
Livestock Bylaw (No. 208)
adopted bylaw
licence fee
License Fee: NIL (permit to keep farm animals/fowl)
Application to Keep Certain Farm Animals (Amount of License Fee: NIL)
leash rule
Owner whose livestock is at large and fails to immediately regain custody/control is in contravention; at large = off owner's property not under continuous restraint and control
s. 7; s. 2(1)
fine range
$150-$1,000 first / $250-$1,000 second+
s. 10
scout note
Town of Middleton livestock bylaw (No. 208). Regulates keeping of livestock within town limits.