Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; leash rule: Owner must keep the dog under control by a harness or leash while off the owner's property; off-property without restraint, or tethered long enough to leave the property, is running at large; fines: not less than $100 and not more than $5,000.00 (default up to 30 days); Schedule A SOTs $100 (most), $1,000 (attack/dangerous), $200 (property damage), $500 (obstruction); doubled/tripled for repeat offences. Source: By-Law 070 — Dog Control, verified 2026-06-05.
By-Law 070 — Dog Control
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3
leash rule
Owner must keep the dog under control by a harness or leash while off the owner's property; off-property without restraint, or tethered long enough to leave the property, is running at large
s. 2.18
fine range
not less than $100 and not more than $5,000.00 (default up to 30 days); Schedule A SOTs $100 (most), $1,000 (attack/dangerous), $200 (property damage), $500 (obstruction); doubled/tripled for repeat offences
s. 16; Schedule A
scout note
Dog Control By-law (#70) of the Municipality of the County of Richmond. Governs dog ownership, licensing, and control.