Dogs & animal control — Haut-Madawaska, New Brunswick
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Haut-Madawaska, New Brunswick, licence required: True; licence fee: $15 (1 year); $25 (2 years); $35 (3 years); leash rule: Owner must not allow dog at large; unleashed dog prohibited in public places, on others' private property, or unsupervised in forests; fines: Category B offence under Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act. Source: Arrêté n° 2024-05 — Arrêté de la Ville de Haut-Madawaska concernant les chiens, verified 2026-06-07.
Arrêté n° 2024-05 — Arrêté de la Ville de Haut-Madawaska concernant les chiens
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5(1)
licence fee
$15 (1 year); $25 (2 years); $35 (3 years)
s. 5(3)(a)(b)(c)
leash rule
Owner must not allow dog at large; unleashed dog prohibited in public places, on others' private property, or unsupervised in forests
s. 13(1)(a); s. 2 "dog at large"
fine range
Category B offence under Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act
s. 14(1)
scout note
Dog control arrêté adopting ss.2-14 of provincial Regulation 2022-36 across the town. First/second readings April 16, 2024; third reading (in full) and adoption May 14, 2024.