Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; licence fee: Fees and taxes set by Council by recorded resolution (50% reduction if acquired after June 30); leash rule: Dog must be on a leash (max 3m) when off owner's property; running at large = not restrained and not under direct control off owner's property; fines: $165 first / $195 second / $395 third (within 14 days); $222 / $280 / $682 (after 14 days, within 30). Source: By-Law #08 — Dog By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
By-Law #08 — Dog By-Law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(a)
licence fee
Fees and taxes set by Council by recorded resolution (50% reduction if acquired after June 30)
s. 3(a); s. 3(e)
leash rule
Dog must be on a leash (max 3m) when off owner's property; running at large = not restrained and not under direct control off owner's property
s. 13; s. 2(k)
fine range
$165 first / $195 second / $395 third (within 14 days); $222 / $280 / $682 (after 14 days, within 30)
s. 31; s. 32
scout note
Town of Mulgrave dog bylaw (No. 8). Regulates dog ownership and control within town limits.