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

Dogs & animal control — Nakusp, British Columbia

In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be secured to a leash held by a person able to control the dog while not on owner's property.; fines: fine not exceeding $500 per offence/day. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 645 (Consolidated January 2020), verified 2026-06-08.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 645 (Consolidated January 2020) adopted bylaw

licence required	True	Part I(a), s. 1: "No person shall own, possess or harbour any Dog within the boundaries of the Village unless a valid and subsisting License and dog tag has been issued"
leash rule	Dogs must be secured to a leash held by a person able to control the dog while not on owner's property.	Part II, s. 1(b)
fine range	fine not exceeding $500 per offence/day	Part VII, s. 1

scout note

Regulates animal control including dog licensing, impoundment, and animal welfare within the Village of Nakusp.