Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Acme, Alberta, licence required: True; licence fee: Prior to January 31st: Sterilized $20.00, Unsterilized $35.00; After January 31st: Sterilized $35.00, Unsterilized $65.00; Vicious Dog $500.00/$1,000.00; leash rule: Animal must be Leashed and under control of a Competent Person when not on Owner's property.; max animals: three (3) Dogs or three (3) Cats or total of four (4) Animals. Source: Bylaw 2019-11 Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 2019-11 Animal Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1
licence fee
Prior to January 31st: Sterilized $20.00, Unsterilized $35.00; After January 31st: Sterilized $35.00, Unsterilized $65.00; Vicious Dog $500.00/$1,000.00
Schedule "B" Rates and Fees
leash rule
Animal must be Leashed and under control of a Competent Person when not on Owner's property.
s. 6.1.2
max animals
three (3) Dogs or three (3) Cats or total of four (4) Animals
s. 5.14
fine range
not more than $5,000 and not less than $100
s. 10.7
scout note
Base Animal Control Bylaw for Acme regulating ownership, licensing, and control of animals.