Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Cold Lake, Alberta, leash rule: Hens must be kept in a secured area at all times; locked in Coop from sunset to sunrise.; max animals: maximum of four (4) Hens; fines: $250.00; $500.00 second offence; $750.00 third and subsequent offence; licence required: True. Source: 704-AD-21, Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of November 28, 2023); 755-PL-22 Animal Care and Control Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026); 815-AD-23, Urban Beekeeping Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
| leash rule | Hens must be kept in a secured area at all times; locked in Coop from sunset to sunrise. | s. 6.1.6; s. 6.1.7 |
| max animals | maximum of four (4) Hens | s. 4.2 |
| fine range | $250.00; $500.00 second offence; $750.00 third and subsequent offence | s. 8.6 |
Permits and regulates the keeping of urban hens in Cold Lake; sets conditions for hen enclosures, numbers, and sanitation.
| licence required | True | s. 5.1 |
| licence fee | $77.50 annually (Basic); $20.50 annually (Neutered or Spayed); $260.00 annually (Vicious Animal); No charge (Service Animal); $10.00 (Replacement) | Schedule "A" |
| leash rule | Dogs must be leashed unless in a designated Off-Leash Area; Running At Large prohibited. | s. 6.1.1; s. 6.1.2 |
| max animals | 5 Animals (combination of Dogs, Cats and rabbits) per dwelling unit | s. 6.9 (Amended by Bylaw 782-PL-23) |
| fine range | $100 to $10,000 per Schedule E; max $5,000 upon summary conviction per s. 16.3 | s. 16.3; Schedule "E" |
Governs care, licensing, and control of animals in Cold Lake; covers dogs, cats, and other animals, including licensing fees and enforcement.
| licence required | True | s. 4.1.1 |
| licence fee | $30 | Schedule "A" |
| max animals | maximum of one beehive | s. 4.3 |
| fine range | $250; $500; $750 | Schedule "A" |
Regulates the keeping of bees in urban areas of Cold Lake; sets requirements for hive placement, registration, and management.