Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Merritt, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: The Owner of a Dog must not allow or permit a Dog to be At Large in the City.; max animals: two (2) Dogs over the age of six (6) months; fines: not less than $50.00 and more than $2,000.00, plus the costs of the prosecution. Source: Animal Control Bylaw 2241, 2018, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 15 |
| leash rule | The Owner of a Dog must not allow or permit a Dog to be At Large in the City. | s. 6 |
| max animals | two (2) Dogs over the age of six (6) months | s. 11 |
| fine range | not less than $50.00 and more than $2,000.00, plus the costs of the prosecution | s. 61 |
Consolidated bylaw regulating animal ownership, licensing, and control including dogs and livestock in Merritt.