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BYLAW NO. 01/24
A BYLAW OF THE VILLAGE OF BUENA VISTA TO PROVIDE FOR
THE CONTROL OF ANIMALS
1. The Council of the Village of Buena Vista, in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts as
follows:
2. SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as the Animal Control Bylaw.
3. PURPOSE
The purpose of this bylaw is to:
a) To promote safety to the residents and animals;
b) To provide for the licensing of permitted domestic animals;
c) To control and regulate animals in the Village of Buena Vista;
d) To provide for the impounding of animals where necessary, and
e) To provide for standards of care for domestic animals.
4. DEFINITIONS
Whenever in this Bylaw the following words or terms are used, they shall, unless the
context provides otherwise, be held to have the following meanings:
4.1. Administrator means the administrator of a municipality appointed pursuant to
section 110 of The Municipalities Act;
4.2. Animal includes dogs, cats and all other domestic animals permitted within the limits
of the Village of Buena Vista, and does not include livestock or poultry;
4.3. Apiary means any place where bees are kept;
4.4. At Large means circumstances where an animal is:
a)
Off the premises of the land occupied by the owner unaccompanied by a person;
b) Off the premises of the land occupied by the owner but not under the complete
control by means of a leash; and
c) On private property without the permission of the owner or occupant of the
property;
4.5. Beekeeper means the rearing or keeping of bees for their honey;
4.6. Cat means any domestic feline animal;
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4.7. Collar means a device designed and solely intended to be worn around the neck of a
dog or cat, and capable of having metal tags securely fastened to it;
4.8. Council means the Mayor and Councillors of the Village of Buena Vista that have been
duly elected by The Local Government Elections Act;
4.9. Designated Officer means the person or persons designated, appointed or contracted
by the Village of Buena Vista for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Bylaw
and shall include Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Administrator or designate, Public Works
Foreman or designate, RCMP, Peace Officer, and any other person or agency
appointed by Council to act on their behalf;
4.10. Dog means any domestic canine animal;
4.11. Dog Park means an area or parcel designated by the Village of Buena Vista as an off-
leash area for dogs;
4.12. Hive means a dome-like structure or box where bees are kept;
4.13. Intact means a dog or cat that is capable of reproducing;
4.14. Judge means a Judge of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan or a Justice of the
Peace;
4.15. Kennel, Enclosure (Dog Run) means an accessory building or enclosure intended to
house one (1) or more domestic animals;
4.16. Leash means any chain, rope, strap or similar device attached to the collar or harness
of a dog, no longer than two (2) metres (6.5 feet) and is used to lead or hold the dog
in check;
4.17. License Tag means the plate worn on the collar of every licensed animal for
identification, and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw by the
Village of Buena Vista;
4.18. Livestock means domesticated animals used primarily as beasts of burden or for the
production of fur, hides, meat, milk, eggs or other product, or as breeding stock, but
excluding companion animals;
4.19. Municipality means the corporation of the Village of Buena Vista and the area of land
over which it has jurisdiction;
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4.20. Nuisance means repeated behavior by any domestic animal that negatively impacts
another person or animal;
4.21. Owner includes:
a)
A person who owns or has possession of, or control over, an animal; and
b) The person responsible for custody of a minor where the minor is the owner of
the animal;
4.22. Person includes a natural individual, corporation, association or partnership;
4.23. Pound means any facility designated by Council and operated by the Village of Buena
Vista for temporarily holding dogs;
4.24. Pound Keeper means the person(s) appointed by the Village of Buena Vista to
administer the pound;
4.25. Provocation means an act done intentionally for the purpose of provoking an animal;
4.26. Service Dog means a dog that is trained and certified to be used by:
a) A person with a disability for reasons relating to their disability;
b) A Peace Officer in the execution of his or her duties; or
c) A person who is authorized by a Peace Officer to assist Peace Officers in their
duties;
but does not include:
d) Emotional support dogs or therapy dogs, which provide therapeutic benefits, but
do not have specialized training to provide services for a disabled person, are not
considered a service dog under this Bylaw.
5. LICENSING OF DOGS
5.1.
Every person who owns, possesses, or harbours a dog, including a service dog, over
the age of six (6) months for a period of more than thirty (30) days within the Village
shall license said dog as provided for in this bylaw.
5.2.
The license shall be in effect from the date of issuance of the license for the lifetime
of the dog or until the owner to which the license was issued to is no longer in
possession of the dog.
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5.3.
Any license issued under this bylaw is non-transferrable between animals or between
owners.
5.4.
Any license issued under this bylaw is non-refundable.
5.5.
The fee for acquiring a license and obtaining a replacement license tag shall be found
in Schedule B, attached to, and forming part of this bylaw.
5.6.
When applying for a license under this section, the owner shall complete an
Application for Dog License as set out by the Village and shall provide:
a) Owner information;
b) Description of dog to be licensed;
c) Proof of whether the dog has been sterilized;
d) If registering a service dog, proof of certificate;
e) Confirmation as to whether the dog has a history of aggressive behaviour
including whether the dog has been subject to any proceeding in any jurisdiction
to be declared a dangerous dog or has previously been determined to be a
dangerous dog by the court in Saskatchewan or any other municipality, province
or country. If the dog has been declared dangerous by a Judge, a copy of the
court order must be provided; and
f)
Any other relevant information which may be required.
5.7.
No person shall give false information when registering their dog pursuant to this
bylaw.
5.8.
When an Application for Dog License is completed and a license is issued, the owner
shall be supplied with the license tag and a receipt for payment of the license fee.
5.9. An owner shall notify the Village Office of any change with respect to any information
in an application for registration, including a deceased licensed animal, change of
contact information or change of ownership.
5.10. Every owner to whom a license has been issued under this bylaw shall cause that dog
to wear a collar to which the valid license tag shall be attached whenever the dog is
off the premises of the owner.
5.11. No person shall affix a license tag to any dog other than the dog for which it was
issued.
5.12. Any person who owns, possesses, or harbours a dog in the municipality and neglects
or refuses to purchase a license for said dog shall be deemed guilty of an infraction of
this bylaw.
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6. EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING
6.1.
The following are exempt from the licensing provisions of this bylaw:
a) The Pound Keeper designated by Council;
b) An Animal Rescue registered with the Village; and
c) Temporary visitors to addresses in the Village if:
i.
Staying no longer than thirty (30) days;
ii.
All provisions of this Bylaw are complied with; and
iii.
The dog has not been declared a dangerous dog.
d) Seasonal residents who own a dog that is registered in another municipality shall
provide registration information to the Village Office for identification purposes.
Dogs not registered elsewhere shall purchase a license as provided for in this
bylaw.
e) Cats are exempt from licensing however, the owner, possessor or harbourer shall
cause that animal to wear a collar to which an identification tag shall be attached
whenever the cat is off the premises of the owner.
7. REGULATIONS OF ANIMAL RESCUES
7.1. An animal rescue operating within the municipality shall provide the Village Office
confirmation of their organization by completing the Animal Rescue Application and
shall ensure all provisions of this bylaw are complied with.
7.2. Any person may foster cats or dogs so long as all provisions of this bylaw are followed.
8. REGULATION AND CONTROL OF DOGS AND CATS
8.1. No person shall own, possess or harbour more than three (3) dogs over the age of
three (3) months at any one address within the municipality.
8.2. An owner of an intact female dog or cat shall keep said dog or cat indoors at times
during the period the dog or cat is in heat.
8.3. The Animal Protection Act, 2018, and amendments thereto, applies to all species of
animals in the legislation. If any animal is kept in unsanitary conditions, with lack of
proper quality and quantity of food, and/or show extreme neglect, this would be
reported to Animal Protection Services.
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8.4.
No animal, without provocation shall:
a) Bite or engage in an act that injures a person or other animal whether on the
property of the owner or not;
b) Bite another dog that is under the control of the owner or in an enclosure on
private property;
c) Chase or otherwise threaten a person whether on the property of the owner or
not;
d) Bite, bark at, or chase animals, bicycles, automobiles or other vehicles; or
e) Cause damage to or trespass on private property, whether or not the animal is at
large or leashed.
8.5. No person shall:
a) Untie, loosen or otherwise free an animal which has been tied or restrained;
b) Negligently or willfully open a gate, door or other opening in a fence or enclosure
in which an animal has been confined and thereby allowing an animal to run at
large within the Village; or
c) Tease, entice, bait or throw objects at an animal confined within its owner's
property.
Dogs Running at Large
8.6. No owner shall allow their dog to be at large within the municipality.
8.7. The owner of a dog shall ensure that:
a) The dog is on a leash not exceeding two (2) metres (6.5 feet), in length by a
person able to have complete control of the dog by physical means at all times
when off the owner's property;
b) No owner shall allow a minor to be in control of the leash of a dog that the minor
is not able to properly restrain.
9. DOG ENCLOSURES OR RUNS
9.1. Where a dog is housed or kept in an enclosure or dog run, the owner shall:
a) Ensure the enclosure or dog run is kept in sanitary conditions;
b) Ensure the enclosure or dog run is constructed so that the total area is at least
three (3) times the length of the animal in all directions;
c) Ensure the enclosure or dog run meets requirements of the Village's Zoning
Bylaw; and
d) Ensure the enclosure or dog run is constructed with material of sufficient
strength and in a manner adequate to confine the animal and prevent the entry
of young children and other animals.
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9.2.
If in the opinion of a Designated Officer, the condition or location of an enclosure or
dog run is not in accordance with this bylaw, or any other bylaw, the Designated
Officer may order the owner of the property to clean, alter, demolish or relocate the
dog enclosure or run allowing at least thirty (30) days to comply with the Order.
9.3.
Failure to comply with the Order, or after reasonable exploration, the whereabouts
of the owner or occupant of the property cannot be determined, may result in the
Village crew or contracted personnel being hired to perform the work required to
remedy the problem. The property owner is subsequently invoiced for the cost of
performing the work in addition to any other fines as specified in any applicable
Village Bylaws.
9.4.
If the Village carries out work under subsection 9.3, the costs and expenses incurred
are a debt due to the municipality, and the Village may recover costs and expenses
by adding the costs and expenses to the Tax Roll on the land on which the work was
completed.
10. NUISANCES
10.1. The owner of an animal shall take all measures to prevent any nuisance behaviour.
10.2. A person who witnesses nuisance behaviour can file a written complaint by
completing a Nuisance Animal Complaint Form, as set out by the Village.
Defecation
10.3. If a dog or cat defecates on any public or private property other than the owner's
property, the owner shall immediately remove the defecation and dispose of it in a
sanitary manner.
10.4. An owner or occupant of private property shall not allow animal feces to accumulate
on the property as to create a potential health risk to others.
a) A Designated Officer may serve an owner or occupant of private property with an
order to remove all animal feces from the property within seventy-two (72) hours
of service of the notice.
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b) The Village or contracted personnel may remove the feces from the property if:
i.
The person to whom the request is made fails to remove the feces within
seventy-two (72) hours; or
ii.
After reasonable inquiry, the whereabouts of the owner or occupant of the
property cannot be determined.
iii.
If the Village carries out work under this section, the costs incurred are a
debt due to the Village and the Village may recover costs and expenses by
adding the costs and expenses to the taxes on the land on which the work
was done.
Dog Barking or Howling
10.5. The following acts are deemed nuisance barking or howling violations of this Bylaw:
a) Barking or howling which persists for a period of fifteen (15) consecutive minutes
or longer; and
b) Barking or howling which persists, intermittently, for a period of one (1) hour or
longer.
10.6. For the purposes of this bylaw, the factors for determining whether the barking or
howling of a dog has become a nuisance are as follows:
a) Proximity of barking or howling to sleeping facilities;
b) The time of day or night the barking or howling occurs;
c) The duration of the barking or howling;
d) Whether the barking or howling is the result of provocation; and
e) Where the barking or howling is recurrent, intermittent or constant.
10.7. Any person who witnesses a dog barking or howling excessively, and can positively
identify the animal, can file a written complaint with the Village by completing a
Nuisance Animal Complaint Form, as set out by the Village.
10.8. Upon a complaint made in writing to the Village that a dog has been causing a
disturbance, the Designated Officer, upon being satisfied of the truth of the
complaint, shall notify the owner to abate the disturbance, and may issue a written
order if there is anything in the physical environment that the dog is being kept in
that can be remedied that would prevent said dog from barking or howling.
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11. DETAINMENT & IMPOUNDING OF DOGS
11.1. For the purpose of impounding dogs found at large, a Pound shall be established at
such place as may from time to time be designated by Council.
11.2. Any Designated Officer may apprehend, restrain, receive, and detain at the Pound any
dog found at large.
11.3. Any person of legal age may restrain any dog at large and deliver to the Village Office,
where the Office shall receive the dog and have the Pound Keeper detain it if the
following has been met:
a) The person who restrained the dog has provided a written statement with the
circumstances in which they took possession of the dog by completing the
Animal Found At Large form, as set out by the Village;
b) The Village has reasonable grounds to believe that the dog was in fact running at
large.
11.4. The Village shall keep a complete record of all impounded dogs, including date and
time of impound and the disposition made of same.
11.5. If a restrained or detained dog is wearing a collar to which a valid license tag is
attached, the Village shall immediately contact the owner by telephone or in writing
according to information provided for in the Application of Dog License. If there is no
response within two (2) hours, the Village shall serve notice to the owner at the
address shown in the records. The Village will not be liable by reason of the failure of
the owner to receive such notice.
11.6. If a restrained or detained dog is not wearing a valid license tag, the Village shall
within four (4) hours of detainment publicly post the dog as a means to locate the
owner.
11.7. During the period of impounding any dog, it shall be the duty of the Pound Keeper, or
designate, to supply said dog with adequate food, water and shelter.
11.8. Any dog that is seriously injured or seriously ill may, at the discretion of a registered
veterinarian, be humanely dispose of the dog.
11.9. Where a dog is disposed of as provided under subsection 11.8, the owner, if found,
shall be liable for the disposal costs incurred.
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Release of Impounded Dog
11.10. All dogs impounded under the authority of this bylaw shall be confined and held by
the Pound Keeper in the Pound for a maximum period of seventy-two (72) hours from
the time of capture, during which time the owner shall have the right to claim and
repossess the dog by:
a) Paying all applicable fees set forth in Schedule B attached to, and forming part of,
this bylaw;
b) Demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Village that they are the owner of the
dog; and
c) Purchasing a license for the dog if one has not already been obtained.
11.11. The owner of an impounded dog may redeem said dog during the operating hours of
Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) 7:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm by
paying all requisite fees at the Village Office.
11.12. If a dog with a current license is impounded, the Village will waive the impound fees
for a first occurrence.
Unclaimed Dogs
11.13. A dog may be considered to be relinquished to the pound under the following
circumstances:
a) Detained at the Pound, whose owner is unknown, is not claimed or released
within seventy-two (72) hours from the time the dog was received at the Village;
or
b) Detained at the Pound, whose owner is known, and is not claimed or released
within seventy-two (72) hours from the time the dog was received at the pound.
11.14. Where a dog is relinquished to the Village Pound, a Designated Officer shall be
authorized to:
a) Make arrangements to be taken to an Animal Rescue;
b) Make the dog available for public release for a sum of not less than the amount
required to redeem the dog under Schedule "B", and the purchase of a license if
a resident of the Village; or
c) Humanely dispose of the dog.
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Interference with Impounding
11.15. No person shall:
a) Interfere with or attempt to obstruct a Designated Officer who is attempting to
seize any dog in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw;
b) Tamper in any way with an apparatus belonging to the Village for the purpose of
apprehending dogs; or
c) Unlock, unlatch, or otherwise break open or assist to break open the vehicle or
Pound in which the seized dog is in, as to allow or attempt to allow the dog to
escape.
12. DANGEROUS DOGS
12.1. A dangerous dog is defined as a dog that has:
a) Demonstrated a propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack, bite, to cause
severe or repeated injury, or to threaten the safety of human beings or domestic
animals without provocation;
b) Bitten or attacked a person without provocation;
c) While off its owner's property, has severely injured a domestic animal;
d) Is allowed to injure or kill wildlife;
e) Is owned primarily for the purpose of fighting or is trained for fighting; or
f)
Has been previously designated as "potentially dangerous', which after its owner
has been notified of such designation, is maintained in violation of this Bylaw;
but shall not include:
g) any dog acting in the performance of police work; and
h) any dog working as a guard dog on commercial property, securely enclosed by a
fence to prevent the escape of the dog and the entry of children.
12.2. Where a written complaint is received by the Village that an animal within the Village
is potentially dangerous, Section 375 of The Municipalities Act shall apply.
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13.
VILLAGE DOG PARK
13.1. The Village's Dog Park is a use-at-your-own risk facility. Owners are solely, and legally,
responsible for the actions of their dog.
13.2. Dogs shall be leashed when entering and leaving the Dog Park.
13.3. Dogs shall have current vaccinations, and dogs that are in heat or sick are prohibited.
13.4. Dogs shall have a valid license tag issued by the Village or neighbouring community.
13.5. Dog defecation both in and out of the Dog Park shall be immediately cleaned up by
the owner and disposed of properly.
13.6. Owners shall be within the Dog Park and supervising their dog with leash readily
available.
13.7. Owners shall not allow their dog to dig holes. If they do, holes shall be filled
immediately.
13.8. No owner of a dog shall permit or allow their dog to become a nuisance to other
persons or dogs. For the purpose of this section, the behaviour of a dog which
constitutes a nuisance includes, but is not limited to:
a) Engaging in any act that injures a person or other animal;
b) Chasing, biting, barking at or otherwise threatening a person or other animal;
c) Excessive barking, howling or otherwise disturbing any person or other animal; or
d) Causing damage to property.
13.9. Owners shall remove their dog from the park immediately if the dog shows nuisance
behaviour or aggression towards another dog or person.
14.
LIVESTOCK
14.1. No person shall possess, harbour, herd, graze or allow to graze any livestock within
the limits of the Village, other than horses, to a maximum of two (2) horses on a site
of at least ten (10) acres.
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15.
BEES
15.1. No person shall keep any bee other than honeybees known as Apis mellifera.
15.2. Any person keeping bees shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) hives on any one
(1) property.
15.3. Any person keeping bees shall be required to clearly post on their property that bees
are present.
15.4. All hives shall be located in the rear yard of a property.
15.5. All hives shall be a minimum of one (1) metre from any property line and there must
be a fence of 1.8 metres (6 feet) between neighbouring properties.
15.6. Hive entrances shall face away from adjacent residential properties.
15.7. No person keeping, or permitting bees to be kept on their property, shall fail to
adequately maintain the bees such that the bees exhibit unduly defensive behaviour
toward any other person while that person is on their own private or public property.
15.8. Pursuant to The Apiaries Act, any person(s) keeping bees in Saskatchewan must be
registered with the Province of Saskatchewan, including the apiary locations where
bees are kept.
16. PROHIBITIONS & CONTROL OF OTHER ANIMALS
16.1. No person for any purpose shall own or harbour any animal or hybrid of any animal,
of the kind listed in the Schedule A, attached to, and forming part of, this bylaw.
16.2. Subsection 16.1 does not apply when such animal is used in an event organized or
approved by the Village, such as horse-drawn wagon rides, or petting zoos.
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17. GENERAL PENALTIES AND VOLUNTARY PAYMENT
17.1. The municipality may, in accordance with section 366 of The Municipality Act, take
whatever actions or measures are necessary to remedy a contravention of this bylaw.
17.2. In an emergency, the Municipality may take whatever actions or measures are
necessary to eliminate the emergency in accordance with the provisions of section
367 of The Municipalities Act.
17.3. Any unpaid expenses and costs incurred by the Municipality in remedying a
contravention of this bylaw may be recovered by adding the amount to the taxes on
the property on which the work is done in accordance with section 369 of The
Municipalities Act.
17.4. No person shall:
a) Fail to comply with an Order made pursuant to this bylaw;
b) Obstruct or interfere with a Designated Officer or any other person acting under
the authority of this bylaw; or
c) Fail to comply with any other provision of this bylaw.
17.5. Where the Designated Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of
this bylaw, they may serve upon such person a Notice of Violation, which Notice of
Violation shall indicate that the Municipality will accept voluntary payment as
prescribed in Schedule B to be paid to the Municipality within twenty (20) days.
17.6. Where the Municipality receives voluntary payment of the amount prescribed under
subsection 17.5 within the time specified, the person receiving the Notice of Violation
shall not be liable to prosecution for the alleged contravention. Such person served
with a Notice of Violation may voluntarily pay same at the Village Office during hours
of operation.
17.7. Payment of any Notice of Violation does not exempt the person from enforcement of
an Order pursuant to this bylaw.
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17.8. Every person who contravenes any provision of subsection 17.4 is guilty of an offence
and liable on summary conviction:
a) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $10,000;
b) in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $25,000; and
c) in the case of a continuing offense, to a maximum daily fine of not more than
$2,500 per day.
18. TRANSITIONAL, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCE
18.1. All existing yearly licenses issued under Bylaw No. 01/14 are no longer valid and the
terms of such license are now expired.
18.2. Bylaw No. 6/01, 01/14 and 1/20 are hereby repealed.
18.3. This Bylaw shall come into force on the day of its final passing.
____________________________________
Mayor
SEAL
____________________________________
Chief Administrative Officer
INTRODUCED AND READ a first time this ___ day of ______, 2024.
READ a second time this ___ day of _______, 2024.
READ a third time and adopted this ___ day of ________, 2024.
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SCHEDULE A
Animal Control Bylaw No. 01/24
PROHIBITED ANIMALS
No person shall keep or harbour, within the Village of Buena Vista, an animal of species identified below,
or a hybrid of such animals. Examples of animals in parentheses are examples only and shall not be
construed as limiting the generality of the group.
1. Arachnids dangerous to humans (such as scorpions and tarantulas, except tarantulas of the genera
Aphonopelma, Avicularia and Grammostola);
2. Artiodactyl Ungulates (such as pigs, peccaries, hippopotamuses, camels, chevrotains (mouse deer),
giraffes, pronghorn, antelopes, sheep, cattle);
3. Bats;
4. Canids, other than domestic dogs;
5. Columbia Livia (pigeons);
6. Crocodilians (such as alligators, crocodiles and caimans);
7. Edentates (such as anteaters, sloths and armiadillos);
8. Elephants;
9. Felids, other than domestic cats;
10. Galloanserae, Galliformes (such as chickens, quails and turkeys) and the family Anatidae (in order
Anseriformes), commonly known as "waterfowl" (e.g. domestic ducks and domestic geese);
11. Hyenas;
12. Marsupials (such as kangaroos and opossums);
13. Mustelids (such as skunks, weasels, otters and badgers) except the domestic ferret;
14. Non-human Primates (such as gorillas and monkeys);
15. Pinnipeds (such as seals, fur seals and walruses);
16. Raptors, diurnal and nocturnal (such as eagles, hawks and owls);
17. Ratite Birds (such as ostriches, rheas and cassowaries);
18. Snakes of the families Pythonidae and Biodae;
19. Ursids (bears);
20. Venomous Reptiles and Amphibians;
21. Viverrids (such as mongooses, civets and genets);
22. Procyonids (such as raccoons, coatis and cacomistles).
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SCHEDULE B
Animal Control Bylaw No. 01/24
FEES & PENALTIES
LICENSING
Annual license fees for dogs shall be as follows:
Neutered Male
Spayed Female Dog
Lifetime
$25
Intact Male
Female Dog
Lifetime
$50
Service Dog
Lifetime
$0
Dangerous Dog
Lifetime
$200
Replacement License Tag
$5
IMPOUNDMENT FEES
The Village shall be entitled to the following impoundment fees:
Basic Fee (per occurrence)
$75
Each day (or part thereof) that the dog as remained in the Pound during
weekdays of Monday to Friday inclusive but excluding Statutory Holidays
$20
Further charge for each day (or part thereof) that the dog has remained in
the Pound on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday
$40
In addition to the above fees, penalties for a dog running at large, unlicensed dog, failure to
attach a license tag, or any other applicable offence, shall be added to the fees to reclaim the
dog.
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Village of Buena Vista Animal Control Bylaw No. 01/24
SCHEDULE B Continued
PENALTIES & FINES FOR CONTRAVENTION
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this bylaw as not specifically set out in this
Schedule or fails to comply therewith, or with any notice given thereunder, is guilty of an
offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine in an amount not exceeding that provided
for by the Village of Buena Vista General Penalty Bylaw.
Offence
Penalty
Failure to license a dog
$100 +license fee
Failure to attach a valid license tag when a dog is off the premises
of the owner
$50 +license fee
Owning or harbouring any prohibited animals
$250
Exceeding limit of allowable animals on any one property
$100
For each animal exceeding
the limit
Dog at Large
$75
Failure to Comply with Dog Park regulations
$100
Failure to immediately remove defecation from public or private
property (other than the Owner's)
$75
Teasing or Enticing Animals
$75
Providing false information on an Application for Dog License
$50
A nuisance animal
$100
Failure to property leash a dog off owner's property
$50
Obstructing or interfering with a party acting in enforcement of
this bylaw
$50
All other offences and contraventions not otherwise included in
this Schedule
To the penalties described in
section 17 of this bylaw or in
the General Penalties Bylaw