Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, leash rule: No animal may run at large; dogs must be securely leashed/tethered or under direct, continuous, effective control of owner.; max animals: No more than three (3) total of any species of companion animal on one lot; fines: not less than $200.00 and not more than $10,000.00, or imprisonment of not more than 6 months. Source: Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw #5252, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw #5252
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No animal may run at large; dogs must be securely leashed/tethered or under direct, continuous, effective control of owner.
definition "At Large"; s. 3(m)
max animals
No more than three (3) total of any species of companion animal on one lot
s. 3(b)
fine range
not less than $200.00 and not more than $10,000.00, or imprisonment of not more than 6 months
s. 11(e)
scout note
Regulates the keeping, control, and impoundment of animals in Vernon, including licensing and animal pound operations.