Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Carbon, Alberta, licence required: True; leash rule: Animals must not be at large; off property must be restrained or under physical control by a person.; max animals: 2 dogs or 2 cats or total of 4 per landowner; fines: not less than that established in the Master Rates Bylaw and not exceeding $10,000.00. Source: Bylaw 2023-860 Animal Control; Bylaw 2024-873 Urban Hens, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 4.1 |
| leash rule | Animals must not be at large; off property must be restrained or under physical control by a person. | s. 2.1(g); s. 8.1(a) |
| max animals | 2 dogs or 2 cats or total of 4 per landowner | s. 7.1 |
| fine range | not less than that established in the Master Rates Bylaw and not exceeding $10,000.00 | s. 21.2 |
Regulates the keeping, licensing, and control of animals including dogs and cats within the Village of Carbon.
| licence fee | $35.00 | s. 5(3)(b) |
| leash rule | keep each Hen in the Coop at all times | s. 13(c) |
| max animals | no more than (2) Urban Chickens | s. 5 |
| fine range | not less than $100.00; $150.00 for Municipal Tags | s. 16; s. 17 |
Regulates the keeping of urban hens (backyard chickens) within the Village of Carbon, including flock size and coop requirements.