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

Dogs & animal control — Nipissing, Ontario: By-law No. 2022-42 - Dog By-law

In the Township of Nipissing, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 2022-42 - Dog By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $50.00–$300.00 (set fines); general penalty per Provincial Offences Act s. 15.1. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 (one dog); $20.00 each (2nd–4th dog); after March 31: $20.00 (one dog), $30.00 each (2nd–4th dog); kennel licence $75.00 / $100.00 after March 31.

By-law No. 2022-42 - Dog By-law adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4.1
licence fee	$10.00 (one dog); $20.00 each (2nd–4th dog); after March 31: $20.00 (one dog), $30.00 each (2nd–4th dog); kennel licence $75.00 / $100.00 after March 31	Schedule "A" - TAGS AND LICENSES
leash rule	Dog must be on a leash not exceeding 1.8 metres, held under effective control of a competent person.	s. 10.4; s. 1.14 "a restraint not exceeding 1.8 metres"
max animals	No more than four dogs per dwelling unit or premises	s. 9.1
fine range	$50.00–$300.00 (set fines); general penalty per Provincial Offences Act s. 15.1	Schedule B TO DOG CONTROL BY-LAW 2022-42

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Adopted Township of Nipissing By-law 2022-42 regulating the keeping and registration of dogs (tags, kennels, dangerous dogs, impoundment). Confirmed via OCR; passed 20 September 2022.