{
 "topic": "animal-control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "question": "Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?",
 "jurisdiction": "Yukon",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/yt/animal-control/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003504",
   "name": "Carmacks",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/carmacks/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/carmacks/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/carmacks/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control By-law No. 252-18",
   "document_number": "252-18",
   "adopted_date": "2019-02-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/carmacks/animal-control/bylaw-252-18/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Carmacks, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 252-18, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fine up to Fee Schedule; up to $500 under Summary Convictions Act; up to $10,000 under Criminal Code. A licence is required. Leash rule: No animal to run at large; off-property must be on leash held by owner, confined within 1 m radius when others nearby."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003505",
   "name": "Dawson",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/yt/dawson/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/dawson/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/dawson/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 12-28",
   "document_number": "12-28",
   "adopted_date": "2013-09-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/dawson/animal-control/bylaw-12-28/",
   "answer": "In the City of Dawson, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 12-28, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fines per Schedule A (e.g. $50-$500); up to $2,000 under Criminal Code; up to $500 under Summary Convictions Act. A licence is required. Licence fee: as prescribed in Fees and Charges Bylaw; lifetime licence for neutered dog; annual fee for unneutered dog."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003506",
   "name": "Faro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/yt/faro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/faro/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/faro/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2016-05",
   "document_number": "2016-05",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/faro/animal-control/bylaw-2016-05/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Faro, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2016-05, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fines per Schedule C (e.g. $50-$500); up to $500 under Summary Convictions Act; up to $10,000 under Criminal Code. A licence is required. Leash rule: No animal at large; off-property must be on leash held by owner, confined within 1 m radius when others nearby."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003507",
   "name": "Haines Junction",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 83-95 (as amended)",
   "document_number": "83-95",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/animal-control/bylaw-83-95/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Haines Junction, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 83-95 (as amended), verified 2026-09-29. Fines: per Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw; or up to 6 months imprisonment. A licence is required. Leash rule: Animal off owner's premises and not leashed/under direct control deemed at large; owner must control by leash or reasonable restraint."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003508",
   "name": "Mayo",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/mayo/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/mayo/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/mayo/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Bylaw No. 347 - Animal Control Bylaw",
   "document_number": "347",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/mayo/animal-control/bylaw-347/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Mayo, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw No. 347 - Animal Control Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fines per Schedule A ($50-$500); up to $10,000 under Criminal Code; up to $500 under Summary Convictions Act. A licence is required. Licence fee: lifetime dog licence; impoundment $25-$120 + $20/day feed (per text); other fees not specified."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003509",
   "name": "Teslin",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/teslin/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/teslin/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/teslin/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 20-244",
   "document_number": "20-244",
   "adopted_date": "2020-08-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/teslin/animal-control/bylaw-20-244/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Teslin, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 20-244, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fines per Schedule A ($50-$500). A licence is required. Licence fee: lifetime licence; free if neutered with documentation; $80.00 if not neutered."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003510",
   "name": "Watson Lake",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/yt/watson-lake/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/watson-lake/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/watson-lake/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2024-011",
   "document_number": "2024-011",
   "adopted_date": "2026-04-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/watson-lake/animal-control/bylaw-2024-011/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Watson Lake, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2024-011, verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fines per Schedule B ($75-$500); up to $500 under Summary Convictions Act; up to $10,000 under Criminal Code. A licence is required. Licence fee: as prescribed in Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw; lifetime licence for spayed/neutered; annual fee for unspayed/unneutered; service animals free."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003511",
   "name": "Whitehorse",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/animal-control/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2001-01 (Office Consolidation to Bylaw 2012-29)",
   "document_number": "2001-01",
   "adopted_date": "2012-07-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/animal-control/bylaw-2001-01/",
   "answer": "In the City of Whitehorse, Yukon, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2001-01 (Office Consolidation to Bylaw 2012-29), verified 2026-09-29. Fines: voluntary fine per Schedule A / Fees and Charges Bylaw; up to $10,000 (Criminal Code) or $500 (Summary Convictions Act). A licence is required. Licence fee: as prescribed in Fees and Charges Bylaw; lifetime licence for neutered dog/cat; annual fee for un-neutered."
  }
 ],
 "not_on_file": []
}