Dogs & animal control — Mulgrave, Nova Scotia

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

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

By-Law #08 — Dog By-Law adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3(a)
licence fee Fees and taxes set by Council by recorded resolution (50% reduction if acquired after June 30) s. 3(a); s. 3(e)
leash rule Dog must be on a leash (max 3m) when off owner's property; running at large = not restrained and not under direct control off owner's property s. 13; s. 2(k)
fine range $165 first / $195 second / $395 third (within 14 days); $222 / $280 / $682 (after 14 days, within 30) s. 31; s. 32
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Town of Mulgrave dog bylaw (No. 8). Regulates dog ownership and control within town limits.

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