Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-Law and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $250; default imprisonment up to 30 days. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 each neutered male or spayed female; $15 each non-neutered/non-spayed dog; kennel $10.
| licence required | yes | s. 2 |
| licence fee | $10 each neutered male or spayed female; $15 each non-neutered/non-spayed dog; kennel $10 | s. 4; s. 5 |
| leash rule | No dog shall leave the owner's premises or be at large unless under effective restraint or control of a person in charge | s. 11 |
| fine range | not less than $100 and not more than $250; default imprisonment up to 30 days | s. 24 |
Governs control and licensing of dogs/animals in the Town of Oxford; enacted by Council 17 May 1984.
| fine range | not less than $100 or more than $5,000; default imprisonment up to 90 days | s. 42.06 |
Town of Oxford Bylaw #42 regulating the keeping of exotic animals; second reading 22 May 2012.
| leash rule | Livestock not on a livestock farm and not under continuous restraint and control of a person deemed at large; owner must take all reasonable steps to regain custody | s. 3; s. 4 |
| fine range | first offence $100-$1,000; second/subsequent $200-$2,000 (payment in lieu $50) | s. 8; s. 9 |
Prohibits livestock from running at large within Town of Oxford limits; final reading 19 Jan 2015.