Dogs & animal control — Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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

Town of Yarmouth has 4 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Circus Animal Prohibition Bylaw (TOY 48) adopted bylaw

Prohibits circuses using performing animals in the Town of Yarmouth, enacted under the Theatres and Amusements Act; effective Feb 13 1997.

Dog Bylaw (TOY 20) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.01
licence fee $50 male or female; $25 neutered male/spayed female; $10 neutered/spayed with microchip or tattoo; $250 fierce or dangerous Schedule A
leash rule Dog off owner's premises must be on a leash or harness and under continuous restraint and control of a person, else deemed running at large s. 6.1
fine range set out in Schedule B (e.g. $1000 fierce/dangerous; $150 unlicensed running at large; $100 licensed running at large) s. 12.1 and Schedule B
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Bylaw No. 20 regulating dog ownership, licensing and control in the Town of Yarmouth; effective Aug 10 1995, amended May 16 2013.

Feeding Wild Animals Bylaw (TOY 71) adopted bylaw
fine range not less than $50.00 and not more than $1000.00 s. 5.0
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Restricts the feeding of wild animals in public places in the Town of Yarmouth; effective Jan 13 2022, amended Oct 9 2025.

Livestock Bylaw (TOY 52) adopted bylaw
fine range not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 s. 4.0
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Regulates the keeping of livestock within the Town of Yarmouth; effective Aug 22 2006.

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