Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipal District of Starland County, Alberta, fines: $1,000.00; $2,000.00; $3,000.00; plus daily charges ($200.00, $250.00, $300.00); not more than $10,000.00; licence required: True; licence fee: $20.00 neutered; $30.00 unaltered; leash rule: Dog not At Large; leash not exceed 3 metres held by person.. Source: Bylaw 1185 Prohibited Animal(s) Bylaw; Bylaw 1189 Dog Control Bylaw; Bylaw 2000 Hamlet Chicken Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
$1,000.00; $2,000.00; $3,000.00; plus daily charges ($200.00, $250.00, $300.00); not more than $10,000.00
Schedule "B"; s. 6.3
scout note
Prohibits keeping specified animals within Starland County, listing animals not permitted to be kept or harboured by residents.
Bylaw 1189 Dog Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.1
licence fee
$20.00 neutered; $30.00 unaltered
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Dog not At Large; leash not exceed 3 metres held by person.
s. 4.1; s. 2.1; s. 2.13
max animals
three (3)
s. 3.10
fine range
$250.00; $500.00; $1000.00 or COURT
Schedule "B"
scout note
Governs dog ownership and control in Starland County including licensing, leashing, impoundment, and dangerous dog provisions; repeals Bylaws 985 and 1030.
Bylaw 2000 Hamlet Chicken Bylaw
adopted bylaw
leash rule
keep each Chicken in the Coop at all times
s. 4.1(d)
max animals
6
s. 3.1(b)
fine range
not less than $100.00; Schedule "A": $100, $250, $1000 or Court
s. 5.2; Schedule "A"
scout note
Regulates the keeping of chickens within Starland County hamlets, setting limits on numbers, enclosure requirements, and conditions of keeping.