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Fines and Penalties


(as per Local Law)

Dog in public places not restrained by leash s.16(1) $200.00
Taking a dog on heat into a public place s.18 $200.00
Keeping a dog without a proper enclosure s.20(1) $200.00
Dog wandering at large s.20(2) $200.00
Abandoning a dog s.8(1) $200.00
Failure to register an eligible dog (over 6 months old) s.8(2) $200.00
Failure to carry an identification tag s.6(1) $200.00
Failure to comply with a notice to abate nuisance s.21(3) $400.00
Obligation to hold permit for animals more than permitted numbers s.6(1) $200.00
Contravention of condition of permit s.6(2) $200.00

Impounding Fees

Registered dog $20.00 for each day the animal is impounded for. Unregistered dog $200.00 + Registration fee (prior to release) + pound fees of $20.00 for each day the animal is impounded for. If an unregistered dog is not claimed and collected within 14 days it may be disposed of. 

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