Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Kingston, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must not be off-leash in any public park or recreational area, except at a designated off-leash dog area.; fines: not more than $100,000. Source: Animal Control By-law 2021-166, verified 2026-06-10.
Animal Control By-law 2021-166
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1
leash rule
Dogs must not be off-leash in any public park or recreational area, except at a designated off-leash dog area.
s. 12.3(f)
fine range
not more than $100,000
s. 20.1
scout note
City of Kingston By-law 2021-166 regulating the keeping, registration, licensing, control and welfare of certain classes of animals; in force January 1, 2022.