{
 "topic": "animal-control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "question": "Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?",
 "jurisdiction": "Northwest Territories",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/nt/animal-control/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003514",
   "name": "Délı̨nę",
   "type": "Community government",
   "path": "/ca/nt/delne/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/delne/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/delne/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "DGG Dog Act (effective January 1, 2025)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-01-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/delne/animal-control/dgg-dog-act/",
   "answer": "In the Community government of Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by DGG Dog Act (effective January 1, 2025), verified 2026-09-29. Leash rule: In a public place a dog must be controlled and on a leash unless in a DKK-designated off-leash area; must not run at large."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003515",
   "name": "Enterprise",
   "type": "Hamlet",
   "path": "/ca/nt/enterprise/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/enterprise/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/enterprise/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2013-41",
   "document_number": "2013-41",
   "adopted_date": "2013-07-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/enterprise/animal-control/bylaw-2013-41/",
   "answer": "In the Hamlet of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2013-41, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: $50.00-$500.00. Leash rule: Dog must be on a leash on public property; permitting dog to run at large prohibited. Max animals: Not more than two dogs permitted to occupy any residence."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003516",
   "name": "Fort Good Hope",
   "type": "Charter Community",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-good-hope/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/fort-good-hope/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/fort-good-hope/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "By-law No. 206-18 — Dog Control By-law",
   "document_number": "206-18",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/fort-good-hope/animal-control/bylaw-206-18/",
   "answer": "In the Charter Community of Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 206-18 — Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: $25.00 first / $50.00 second / $100.00 third offence (in lieu of prosecution); max fine $2,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $50.00 bitch over 6 months; $50.00 male over 6 months; $10.00 spayed bitch; $10.00 neutered male (reduced by half if applied after June 30); guide dog no fee."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003521",
   "name": "Fort Simpson",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-simpson/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/fort-simpson/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/fort-simpson/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Dog Control By-Law No. 2019-006",
   "document_number": "2019-006",
   "adopted_date": "2019-05-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/fort-simpson/animal-control/bylaw-2019-006/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-Law No. 2019-006, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: $100.00 first / $200.00 second / $300.00 third offence (standard); Vicious Dog $200/$300/$400; max fine $2,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $75.00 female over 6 months; $75.00 male over 6 months; $25.00 spayed female; $25.00 neutered male; $250.00 Vicious Dog (fee waived if registered in January)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003522",
   "name": "Fort Smith",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Domestic Animal Control By-law No. 420",
   "document_number": "420",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/animal-control/bylaw-420/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control Bylaw No. 678 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: Run at large $50/$100; harbouring more than two dogs $50/$100/$150; summary conviction up to $2,000 (individual) / $10,000 (corporation). A licence is required. Licence fee: $25.00 un-neutered male or female; $10.00 spayed female; $10.00 neutered male."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003524",
   "name": "Hay River",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/hay-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/hay-river/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/hay-river/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules)",
   "document_number": "1957/ADMIN/05",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/hay-river/animal-control/bylaw-1957-admin-05/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-Law No. 1957/ADMIN/05 (Consolidated with Schedules), verified 2026-09-29. Fines: Dog at large $75/$112.50/$150; unlicensed dog $100/$150/$200; other offences up to $1,000.00 (Schedule A voluntary fines). A licence is required. Licence fee: Un-neutered dog: annual fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2431; neutered dog: free lifetime licence tag."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003525",
   "name": "Inuvik",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/inuvik/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/inuvik/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/inuvik/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Responsible Pet Ownership By-law No. 2635/AC/19",
   "document_number": "2635/AC/19",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/inuvik/animal-control/bylaw-2635-ac-19/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Responsible Pet Ownership By-law No. 2635/AC/19, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: Unlicensed dog $100/$150/$200; harbour more than 3 dogs $400/$600/$1,200; general fine $100.00-$2,000.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: Fee per Town of Inuvik Fees and Charges Policy (amount not stated in bylaw); nuisance dog requires higher licence fee."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003526",
   "name": "Norman Wells",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Companion Animal Control By-law No. 10-23",
   "document_number": "10-23",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/animal-control/bylaw-10-23/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Companion Animal Control By-law No. 10-23, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: fine not exceeding $2,000 for an individual; $10,000 for a corporation. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 each neutered dog; $20 each dog not neutered; $10 each cat; $5 per dog kept under Hobby License; Hobby License $50; Dangerous Dog $100; replacement tag $5."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003530",
   "name": "Tuktoyaktuk",
   "type": "Hamlet",
   "path": "/ca/nt/tuktoyaktuk/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/tuktoyaktuk/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/tuktoyaktuk/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Dog By-law No. 390-20",
   "document_number": "390-20",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/tuktoyaktuk/animal-control/bylaw-390-20/",
   "answer": "In the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog By-law No. 390-20, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: not less than $25.00 and not more than $200.00 or imprisonment up to 30 days; failure to obey written order $30.00-$50.00. Max animals: No person shall have more than 4 dogs tethered outside a residence at any given time unless Council allows otherwise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003531",
   "name": "Tulita",
   "type": "Hamlet",
   "path": "/ca/nt/tulita/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/tulita/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/tulita/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-23",
   "document_number": "270-23",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/tulita/animal-control/bylaw-270-23/",
   "answer": "In the Hamlet of Tulita, Northwest Territories, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control Bylaw No. 270-23, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: Pound fees: no charge first 12 hrs then $20/24 hrs first occasion; $100 second occasion; $200 third and subsequent. A licence is required. Licence fee: No charge for licensing; dog tags provided free by Bylaw Officer or Hamlet Office."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003535",
   "name": "Yellowknife",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nt/yellowknife/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/yellowknife/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/yellowknife/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Dog By-law No. 4755",
   "document_number": "4755",
   "adopted_date": "2013-10-28",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Dog By-law No. 4755, verified 2026-09-29."
  }
 ],
 "not_on_file": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003517",
   "name": "Fort Liard",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-liard/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003512",
   "name": "Aklavik",
   "path": "/ca/nt/aklavik/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003518",
   "name": "Fort McPherson",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-mcpherson/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003519",
   "name": "Fort Providence",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-providence/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003520",
   "name": "Fort Resolution",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-resolution/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003523",
   "name": "Gamèti",
   "path": "/ca/nt/gameti/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003527",
   "name": "Paulatuk",
   "path": "/ca/nt/paulatuk/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003528",
   "name": "Sachs Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/nt/sachs-harbour/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003529",
   "name": "Tsiigehtchic",
   "path": "/ca/nt/tsiigehtchic/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003532",
   "name": "Ulukhaktok",
   "path": "/ca/nt/ulukhaktok/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003533",
   "name": "Wekweètì",
   "path": "/ca/nt/wekweeti/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003534",
   "name": "Whatì",
   "path": "/ca/nt/whati/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003513",
   "name": "Behchokǫ̀",
   "path": "/ca/nt/behchoko/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  }
 ]
}