Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, licence required: True; licence fee: $10.00 neutered male or spayed female (proof required); $25.00 unspayed female or unneutered male; no fee for service dogs; leash rule: Animal not secured by leash of maximum 2 metres in public place or private property other than owner's is running at large.; max animals: More than two dogs requires a kennel licence. Source: By-Law No. 8 — A By-Law Respecting Animal Control, verified 2026-06-07.
By-Law No. 8 — A By-Law Respecting Animal Control
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(1)
licence fee
$10.00 neutered male or spayed female (proof required); $25.00 unspayed female or unneutered male; no fee for service dogs
s. 3(1)(b)(i), (ii), (iii)
leash rule
Animal not secured by leash of maximum 2 metres in public place or private property other than owner's is running at large.
s. 1 "running at large"
max animals
More than two dogs requires a kennel licence
s. 4(1)
fine range
not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00
s. 14(1)
scout note
Governs animal control in the City of Miramichi; ordained and enacted 25 June 2007. Covers licensing, leash rules and general animal control.