Dogs & animal control — Powell River, British Columbia

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

In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $30.00; $24.00 if paid before March 1; $15.00 if moved in after June 30; leash rule: dogs on highway or public place must be on leash or tether not exceeding two metres, under immediate care and control; max animals: no more than three dogs, no more than one unspayed female. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 1979, 2003 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-08.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 1979, 2003 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3
licence fee $30.00; $24.00 if paid before March 1; $15.00 if moved in after June 30 Schedule B
leash rule dogs on highway or public place must be on leash or tether not exceeding two metres, under immediate care and control s. 15
max animals no more than three dogs, no more than one unspayed female s. 28
fine range not exceeding $2,000 s. 58
scout note

Regulates the keeping, licensing, and impoundment of animals within Powell River; prohibits animals at large and establishes animal shelter operations.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://powellriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities