Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Vermilion, Alberta, leash rule: Must be under physical control; leash not exceeding 3 meters unless in designated zone.; max animals: five (5) Dogs, or five (5) Cats, or combination thereof to a maximum of five (5) Domestic Animals; fines: $50.00 to $5,000.00; fines: not less than $100.00; $150.00 for Municipal Tags. Source: Bylaw 10-2025 Domestic Animal Control; Bylaw 7-2024 Urban Laying Hen, verified 2026-06-08.
| leash rule | Must be under physical control; leash not exceeding 3 meters unless in designated zone. | s. 5.1; Schedule "A" (Physical Control) |
| max animals | five (5) Dogs, or five (5) Cats, or combination thereof to a maximum of five (5) Domestic Animals | s. 8.12 |
| fine range | $50.00 to $5,000.00 | Schedule "C" |
Regulates domestic animals in Vermilion, including licensing, confinement, and nuisance control. Current consolidated animal control bylaw (2025).
| fine range | not less than $100.00; $150.00 for Municipal Tags | s. 16; s. 17 |
Permits and regulates the keeping of urban laying hens within Vermilion, including flock size, coop requirements, and licensing.