Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Moncton, New Brunswick, licence required: True; leash rule: No owner shall permit their animal to be running at large; 'running at large' means not secured by a leash of maximum three metres in a public place or on private property other than the owner's.; fines: $50 minimum to $1,070 maximum (varies by violation type). Source: By-Law H-1322 — Animal Control / Arrêté H-1322 — Surveillance des animaux, verified 2026-06-07.
By-Law H-1322 — Animal Control / Arrêté H-1322 — Surveillance des animaux
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 2
leash rule
No owner shall permit their animal to be running at large; 'running at large' means not secured by a leash of maximum three metres in a public place or on private property other than the owner's.
s. 8(1); definition 'running at large'
fine range
$50 minimum to $1,070 maximum (varies by violation type)
s. 11(1), 11(2), 11(3)
scout note
Regulates dogs and animals including leash rules, licensing, and dangerous-dog provisions; repeals predecessor H-202. Made and passed 16 August 2022.