Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

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In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, licence required: False; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; off premises requires leash or effective control.; fines: not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000 first offence; not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000 second; not less than $400.00 and not more than $1,000 third or subsequent. Source: Bylaw 7 — Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.

licence required	False	s. 3
leash rule	Dogs must not run at large; off premises requires leash or effective control.	s. 2(1)(a); s. 10(1)
fine range	not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000 first offence; not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000 second; not less than $400.00 and not more than $1,000 third or subsequent	s. 25 (Penalty)

Dogs & animal control — Annapolis, Nova Scotia