Dogs & animal control — Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; licence fee: $25.00 each spayed/neutered dog; $50.00 each non-spayed/non-neutered dog; $15.00 tag replacement; leash rule: While off the owner's premises the dog must be kept under control by a harness or leash; tethering long enough to leave the property boundary, or being off premises without continuous restraint, is running at large; fines: first $60.00; second $100.00; third $150.00; subsequent $300.00-$500.00 (per 12-month period). Source: Dog By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Dog By-Law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3
licence fee
$25.00 each spayed/neutered dog; $50.00 each non-spayed/non-neutered dog; $15.00 tag replacement
Schedule A s. 1
leash rule
While off the owner's premises the dog must be kept under control by a harness or leash; tethering long enough to leave the property boundary, or being off premises without continuous restraint, is running at large
s. 13; s. 14
fine range
first $60.00; second $100.00; third $150.00; subsequent $300.00-$500.00 (per 12-month period)
s. 39
scout note
Governs dog ownership, registration and control within the Town of Port Hawkesbury; first reading 5 Mar 2013, second reading 2 Apr 2013.