Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Lipton, Saskatchewan, licence required: False; leash rule: Owner shall not allow his or her cat to be at large; cat on public property must be under complete control by leash.; max animals: 2 cats per person at one time; fines: $50–$200 per offense (s. 9(a)); summary conviction $1,000–$10,000 (s. 10(a)). Source: Cat Bylaw No. 2018-25; Dog Bylaw No. 1-2012, verified 2026-06-13.
Cat Bylaw No. 2018-25
adopted bylaw
licence required
False
s. 2: "No license is required to own or harbour a cat"
leash rule
Owner shall not allow his or her cat to be at large; cat on public property must be under complete control by leash.
s. 4(a); definition of "At large" s. 1
max animals
2 cats per person at one time
s. 3: "more than 2 cats at one time"
fine range
$50–$200 per offense (s. 9(a)); summary conviction $1,000–$10,000 (s. 10(a))
s. 9(a); s. 10(a)
scout note
Village of Lipton Bylaw 2018-25 to provide for the control of cats.
Dog Bylaw No. 1-2012
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(a)
licence fee
$10.00 for each dog
s. 3(d)
leash rule
No person that is the owner of a dog shall allow the dog to run at large in the municipality.
s. 4
max animals
No more than two dogs over the age of three (3) months in one building or residence
s. 3(f)
fine range
Bylaw penalties $50.00–$200.00 per offence tier; impoundment fines $100.00 (first), $200.00 (second), $500.00 (third+); summary conviction $1,000.00–$10,000.00 or up to 6 months imprisonment
s. 13(a)(i–iii); s. 15(a–b); Schedule (penalty table)
scout note
Village of Lipton Bylaw 1-2012 to license dogs and prohibit running at large (OCR confirmed).
Ownership of Animals Bylaw No. 2018-13
adopted bylaw
Village of Lipton Bylaw 2018-13 to control the ownership of animals.