Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Oromocto, New Brunswick, licence required: True; leash rule: No owner shall allow their animal to be running at large; animals off-owner's property must be secured by a leash or harness.. Source: By-Law 517 — Control of Animals, verified 2026-06-05.
By-Law 517 — Control of Animals
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licence required
True
s. 4(1): "Every person who becomes the owner of a dog...must register their dog"
leash rule
No owner shall allow their animal to be running at large; animals off-owner's property must be secured by a leash or harness.
s. 3(1); s. 1(12): "not secured by a leash or harness"
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Establishes control of animals in the Town of Oromocto under s.10(1)(k) of the Local Governance Act; covers licensing and management of dogs and other animals.
By-Law 517-A — Amendment to Control of Animals By-Law 517
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Amends By-Law 517 (animal control) for the Town of Oromocto, repealing and replacing Section 5 subsection 2).