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

Dogs & animal control — Roquemaure, Quebec: Règlement 213 sur les animaux

In the Municipality of Roquemaure, Quebec, dogs & animal control rules are set by Règlement 213 sur les animaux, verified 2026-06-13. Fines: $50 à $1 000 selon l'article et la récidive. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be on leash max 1.85 m at all times; dogs ≥20 kg must also wear a halter or harness.

Règlement 213 sur les animaux adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 18; Section IV «ENREGISTREMENT OBLIGATOIRE»
leash rule	Dogs must be on leash max 1.85 m at all times; dogs ≥20 kg must also wear a halter or harness	s. 43 «laisse d'une longueur maximale de 1,85 mètre»
max animals	max 3 dogs; max 3 cats; max 4 dogs+cats combined; max 9 animals total per unit (excl. small non-venomous exotics and small farm animals)	s. 11(1)–(4)
fine range	$50 à $1 000 selon l'article et la récidive	s. 66

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Official adopted animal control bylaw of the Municipality of Roquemaure, hosted as a PDF on the muni's official site (Inforoute MRC Abitibi-Ouest). Confirmed HTTP 200 application/pdf (~1MB).