Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta, leash rule: No person shall allow Livestock to Run at Large except Bees; fines: $100.00 per Animal; $200.00 per Animal Unit; $200.00 per Hive; $200.00 per Rooster; $250.00; $400.00; $500.00; $1000.00; double the fine for subsequent offences; licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; leash max 2m unless in Off-Leash Area.. Source: Non-Domestic Animal Bylaw; Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Non-Domestic Animal Bylaw
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No person shall allow Livestock to Run at Large except Bees
s. 3.3.0
fine range
$100.00 per Animal; $200.00 per Animal Unit; $200.00 per Hive; $200.00 per Rooster; $250.00; $400.00; $500.00; $1000.00; double the fine for subsequent offences
Schedule "C"; s. 6.7.0
scout note
Regulates ownership and control of non-domestic and exotic animals within the Town of Stony Plain.
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 12.1.3
leash rule
Dogs must not run at large; leash max 2m unless in Off-Leash Area.
s. 2.29.0; s. 10.1.0
max animals
3 dogs; 5 total animals
s. 8.1.0; s. 8.2.0
fine range
not less than $75.00; Schedule A ($100.00-$2000.00)
s. 16.6.0; Schedule A
scout note
Regulates responsible pet ownership including licensing, leashing, and control of dogs and cats in Stony Plain.