Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

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In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: Sterilized dog: $40.00 (before Dec 31 prior year $35.00); Unsterilized dog: $60.00; Dangerous Dog: $100.00; Aggressive Dog: $75.00. After March 1st add late fee: sterilized +$20, unsterilized +$10, dangerous +$20, aggressive +$20. Newly sterilized (within 12 months): $0.; leash rule: Dogs must not be At Large; must be on leash in designated areas including sanctuary, recreation lands, and within 10m of playground equipment.; max animals: No more than 3 dogs or cats, or any combination not exceeding 3, per dwelling unit (i.e. fewer than 4); keeping 4 or more requires kennel permission.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw - Consolidated, verified 2026-06-08.

licence required	True	s. 7.1
licence fee	Sterilized dog: $40.00 (before Dec 31 prior year $35.00); Unsterilized dog: $60.00; Dangerous Dog: $100.00; Aggressive Dog: $75.00. After March 1st add late fee: sterilized +$20, unsterilized +$10, dangerous +$20, aggressive +$20. Newly sterilized (within 12 months): $0.	Schedule "A" - LICENCE FEES
leash rule	Dogs must not be At Large; must be on leash in designated areas including sanctuary, recreation lands, and within 10m of playground equipment.	s. 8.1(a); s. 8.2
max animals	No more than 3 dogs or cats, or any combination not exceeding 3, per dwelling unit (i.e. fewer than 4); keeping 4 or more requires kennel permission.	s. 6.2
fine range	Schedule B fines: $25–$750 per offence; Dangerous Dog offence with injury: minimum $2,000; maximum fine for all offences: $10,000	s. 15.1; Schedule "B"

Dogs & animal control — Colwood, British Columbia