Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; licence fee: $20.00; $10.00 for neutered; leash rule: Animals kept under effective restraint/control at all times; off premises only when leashed and under control of a responsible person; fines: First offence $100; subsequent/second offence $250; later subsequent $500. Source: Dog Control By-law, verified 2026-06-05.
Dog Control By-law
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licence required
True
s. 2
licence fee
$20.00; $10.00 for neutered
s. 3
leash rule
Animals kept under effective restraint/control at all times; off premises only when leashed and under control of a responsible person
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fine range
First offence $100; subsequent/second offence $250; later subsequent $500
Fines schedule
scout note
Dog Control By-law of the Municipality of St. Mary's, dated July 18, 2006. Covers licensing, control, and enforcement.