{
 "topic": "animal-control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "question": "Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?",
 "jurisdiction": "Prince Edward Island",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/pe/animal-control/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003172",
   "name": "Alberton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/alberton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/alberton/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/alberton/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Livestock Regulation Bylaw (Bylaw #1-2026)",
   "document_number": "1-2026",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/alberton/animal-control/regulations-1-2026/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Alberton, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Livestock Regulation Bylaw (Bylaw #1-2026), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: minimum $200-$500 first offence; minimum $500-$1,000 subsequent offence. Leash rule: No owner shall permit livestock to run At Large in the Town; livestock found at large deemed permitted by owner."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003182",
   "name": "Charlottetown",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control Bylaw (effective June 21, 1995; last amended January 10, 2011)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1995-06-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/animal-control/dog-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control Bylaw (effective June 21, 1995; last amended January 10, 2011), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence $100-$500; subsequent $200-$1,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $25 each male/female; $15 each neutered male or spayed female; kennel $100."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003184",
   "name": "Cornwall",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/cornwall/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/cornwall/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/cornwall/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 203",
   "document_number": "203",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/cornwall/animal-control/bylaw-203/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 203, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence $100-$500; subsequent $200-$500. A licence is required. Leash rule: Owner of an animal found 'at large' is guilty of an offence; 'At Large' = unleashed animal in a public place or on private property without permission."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003185",
   "name": "Crapaud",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/crapaud/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/crapaud/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/crapaud/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Control Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/crapaud/animal-control/dog-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Crapaud, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $25.00 first offence; not less than $50.00 each subsequent offence. Leash rule: No owner shall allow his dog to be at large within the municipality; dog found at large deemed allowed by owner."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003192",
   "name": "Kensington",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kensington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/kensington/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/kensington/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Bylaw - Removal of Animal Waste, Bylaw #05-08",
   "document_number": "05-08",
   "adopted_date": "2005-01-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/kensington/animal-control/bylaw-05-08/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $25.00 to $200.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $8.00 per dog per year; kennel licence $50.00 per year."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003194",
   "name": "Kinkora",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kinkora/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/kinkora/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/kinkora/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2023-02",
   "document_number": "2023-02",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/kinkora/animal-control/bylaw-2023-02/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Kinkora, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2023-02, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence $100.00-$500.00; subsequent offence $200.00-$500.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: Kennel licence $100.00/year; dog tag (name, address, phone) required, no fee stated."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003197",
   "name": "Malpeque Bay",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/malpeque-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/malpeque-bay/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/malpeque-bay/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Malpeque Bay Community Dog Control Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/malpeque-bay/animal-control/malpeque-bay-community-dog-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Malpeque Bay Community Dog Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence not exceeding $25.00; second offence not exceeding $50.00; third and subsequent offence higher (amount cut off in transcript). Leash rule: No owner shall permit a dog to be at large (off owner's premises and not under immediate care/control of a competent responsible person)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003201",
   "name": "Morell",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/morell/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/morell/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/morell/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2020-15",
   "document_number": "2020-15",
   "adopted_date": "2020-01-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/morell/animal-control/bylaw-2020-15/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Morell, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2020-15, verified 2026-09-27. Leash rule: No owner shall allow a dog to run at large on public property or on private property of another without permission; at-large dogs may be impounded."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003205",
   "name": "North Rustico",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw #3 – Animal Control Bylaw",
   "document_number": "3",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/animal-control/bylaw-3/",
   "answer": "In the Town of North Rustico, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw #3 – Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence not exceeding $25; second not exceeding $50; third/subsequent not exceeding $300. A licence is required. Licence fee: $20.00 per Dog (annual)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003209",
   "name": "O'Leary",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/o-leary/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/o-leary/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/o-leary/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Dog Bylaw No. 2016-3",
   "document_number": "2016-3",
   "adopted_date": "2016-09-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/o-leary/animal-control/bylaw-2016-3/",
   "answer": "In the Town of O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Bylaw No. 2016-3, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence $100-$500; subsequent offence $200-$500. A licence is required. Licence fee: kennel licence $100 (no individual dog fee stated)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003211",
   "name": "Souris",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/souris/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/souris/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/souris/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Companion Animal Control By-law 2004-05",
   "document_number": "2004-05",
   "adopted_date": "2004-06-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/souris/animal-control/bylaw-2004-05/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Companion Animal Control By-law 2004-05, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Leash rule: Owner shall ensure dog is on a leash at all times when off the owner's property; no dog at large. Max animals: no more than three (3) dogs over 3 months old per premises without a kennel licence (or veterinary clinic)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003218",
   "name": "Stratford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/stratford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/stratford/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/stratford/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw Amendment No. 26B",
   "document_number": "26B",
   "adopted_date": "2015-07-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/stratford/animal-control/bylaw-26b/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw Amendment No. 26B and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $50-$500; double for 2nd offence and triple for 3rd+ within 12 months. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15 spayed/neutered; $25 not spayed/neutered; $0 disabled person assistance dog; dangerous dog licence $100."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003219",
   "name": "Summerside",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/pe/summerside/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/summerside/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/summerside/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw (CS-15)",
   "document_number": "CS-15",
   "adopted_date": "2018-09-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/summerside/animal-control/bylaw-cs-15/",
   "answer": "The City of Summerside, Prince Edward Island has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Control Bylaw (CS-15), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003220",
   "name": "Three Rivers",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Companion Animal Control Bylaw 2024-04",
   "document_number": "2024-04",
   "adopted_date": "2024-10-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/animal-control/bylaw-2024-04/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island, dogs & animal control rules are set by Companion Animal Control Bylaw 2024-04, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Per-offence minimums in fine table $25-$1,500 (e.g. running at large $100, biting $350/person, vicious dog $1,500); summary conviction up to $1,500. A licence is required. Licence fee: One-time fee as established by Council resolution; lost-tag replacement fee by resolution (amounts in separate Fees Bylaw, not stated here)."
  }
 ],
 "not_on_file": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003171",
   "name": "Abram-Village",
   "path": "/ca/pe/abram-village/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003173",
   "name": "Alexandra",
   "path": "/ca/pe/alexandra/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003176",
   "name": "Belfast",
   "path": "/ca/pe/belfast/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003177",
   "name": "Borden-Carleton",
   "path": "/ca/pe/borden-carleton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003178",
   "name": "Brackley",
   "path": "/ca/pe/brackley/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003187",
   "name": "Eastern Kings",
   "path": "/ca/pe/eastern-kings/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003190",
   "name": "Hazelbrook",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hazelbrook/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003193",
   "name": "Kingston",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kingston/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003195",
   "name": "Linkletter",
   "path": "/ca/pe/linkletter/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003198",
   "name": "Miltonvale Park",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miltonvale-park/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003200",
   "name": "Miscouche",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miscouche/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003203",
   "name": "Murray Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/pe/murray-harbour/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003204",
   "name": "Murray River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/murray-river/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003206",
   "name": "North Shore",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-shore/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003210",
   "name": "Sherbrooke",
   "path": "/ca/pe/sherbrooke/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003217",
   "name": "Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico",
   "path": "/ca/pe/stanley-bridge-hope-river-bayview-cavendish-and-north-rustico/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003224",
   "name": "Union Road",
   "path": "/ca/pe/union-road/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003225",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "path": "/ca/pe/victoria/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003226",
   "name": "Warren Grove",
   "path": "/ca/pe/warren-grove/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003227",
   "name": "Wellington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/wellington/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003228",
   "name": "West River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/west-river/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003229",
   "name": "York",
   "path": "/ca/pe/york/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003174",
   "name": "Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/annandale-little-pond-howe-bay/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003175",
   "name": "Bedeque and Area",
   "path": "/ca/pe/bedeque-and-area/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003179",
   "name": "Breadalbane",
   "path": "/ca/pe/breadalbane/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003180",
   "name": "Central Kings",
   "path": "/ca/pe/central-kings/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003181",
   "name": "Central Prince",
   "path": "/ca/pe/central-prince/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003186",
   "name": "Darlington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/darlington/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003188",
   "name": "Greenmount-Montrose",
   "path": "/ca/pe/greenmount-montrose/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003189",
   "name": "Hampshire",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hampshire/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003191",
   "name": "Hunter River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hunter-river/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003196",
   "name": "Lot 11 and Area",
   "path": "/ca/pe/lot-11-and-area/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003199",
   "name": "Miminegash",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miminegash/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003202",
   "name": "Mount Stewart",
   "path": "/ca/pe/mount-stewart/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003207",
   "name": "North Wiltshire",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-wiltshire/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003208",
   "name": "Northport",
   "path": "/ca/pe/northport/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003212",
   "name": "Souris West",
   "path": "/ca/pe/souris-west/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003213",
   "name": "St. Felix",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-felix/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003214",
   "name": "St. Louis",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-louis/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003215",
   "name": "St. Nicholas",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-nicholas/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003216",
   "name": "St. Peters Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-peters-bay/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003221",
   "name": "Tignish",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tignish/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003222",
   "name": "Tignish Shore",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tignish-shore/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003183",
   "name": "Clyde River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/clyde-river/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003223",
   "name": "Tyne Valley",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tyne-valley/",
   "status": "uncertain",
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