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BYLAW NO. 1-1991 A BYLAW of the City of Swift Current to provide for the licencing, regulating, and controlling of animals in the City of Swift Current. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SWIFT CURRENT, SASKATCHEWAN, IN COUNCIL ASSEMBLED ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be referred to as the Animal Control Bylaw. PART I - DEFINITIONS 2. In this Bylaw unless the context otherwise requires: a) animal means a dog, cat, or any other animal; b) Animal Control Officer means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, peace officer or a person appointed as a dog catcher for the City of Swift Current; c) cat means either the male or female of the feline family; d) cat run means a permanent structure outside of a residential dwelling unit, used for the containment of a cat; e) City means the municipal corporation of the City of Swift Current or the area contained within the boundary thereof as the context requires; f) Council means the Council of the City of Swift Current; g) dog means either male or female of the canidae family; h) dog run means a permanent structure outside of a residential dwelling unit, used for the containment of a dog; I) Medical Health Officer means a Medical Health Officer appointed under the Health Services Act or Public Health Act; j) leash means a chain or other material capable of restraining the dog on which it is being used; k) Licence Inspector means the Licence Inspector for the City of Swift Current as appointed from time to time, or his authorized assistants; Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 1 of 20

l) owner includes: i) a person who keeps, possesses, harbors or has charge of or control over an animal; ii) the person responsible for the custody of a minor where the minor is the owner of an animal; but does not include: iii) a veterinarian registered pursuant to The Veterinarians Act, 1987 who is keeping or harboring an animal for the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of a diseases of or an injury to the animal; iv) the City of Swift Current or the Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in respect of an animal shelter or impoundment facility operated by it; m) person shall include an individual, partnership, association or corporation; n) pound means such premises and facilities as may be designated by the City, from time to time, as the City pound; o) Poundkeeper means a person, persons, or association designated by the City from time to time to maintain and administer the pound; p) vicious dog means a dog, the owner of which has; i) paid a Bylaw Violation Tag, or ii) been convicted in provincial court, under subsections (a), (b), or (c) of section 5 (1) of this bylaw. Bylaw No. 18-2003 Dated September 30, 2003 PART II CAT AND DOG LICENCING 3. 1) The licence year shall be from January 1 to December 31 of the same year. 2) Every owner of a cat or dog six (6) months old or older shall, not later than the 15th day of February in each year, or within thirty (30) days of becoming an owner, obtain a licence and shall pay therefore an annual fee as set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw, said licence shall not be transferable to any other cat, dog or other owner. The onus of proof as to the date when the owner actually became the owner of the dog in question shall be on the owner. Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 2 of 20

3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), the owner of a kennel of purebred dogs which is registered in the Register of The Canadian Kennel Club, may in lieu of obtaining a licence for each dog obtain a licence for each kennel. No licence shall be granted under this section until the applicant produces a certificate from The Canadian Kennel Club showing that all dogs comprising such kennel have been registered with The Canadian Kennel Club. The licence fee payable for dog kennels shall be as set out in Schedule A. 4) A dog owned by a sightless person and used as a guide, or seeing eye dog shall be licenced as provided by this bylaw, but without charge. 5) Notwithstanding subsection (2) the owner shall obtain a licence for any dog less than six (6) months old found running at large. 6) When applying for a licence under this section, the applicant shall provide the City Licence Inspector with a description of the cat or dog, the name and address of the owner and any other relevant information which may be required by the City. 7) No person shall give false information when applying for a licence. 8) When issuing a licence, the City shall supply the applicant with a tag, the form of and lettering or numerals inscribed or imprinted thereon shall be as determined by the City. 9) The owner shall ensure that the cat or dog wears the current licence tag when off the owner s property. However, a cat that has been tattooed or micro chipped for identification of ownership need not wear it s licence tag. 10) Subsection (9) shall not apply while a cat or dog is participating in a recognized show, obedience trial or field trial. 11) Every owner of a cat or dog shall, on demand of an Animal Control Officer, show the licence, receipt or other evidence that the licence fee has been paid for the current year. 12) The provisions of this section shall not apply to cats or dogs kept in the ordinary course of business by the proprietors of the following premises, namely: a) a veterinary hospital, clinic, boarding kennel, or grooming parlor, b) a public pound, c) a shop whose business includes the sale of pets and is licenced as such, d) A shelter operated by an association or society incorporated for the purpose of the protection and humane treatment of animals. Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 3 of 20

13) No person shall be entitled to a licence rebate under this bylaw. 14) Where a licence required pursuant to this section has been paid for by the tender of an uncertified cheque, the licence is automatically revoked if the cheque is not accepted and cashed by the bank on which is issued. Reduction in Licence Fees 15) Subject to subsection (16) any licence fee due and payable on or after August 1st of any year shall be one half the licence fee for the full year. 16) The fee reduction specified in subsection (15) does not apply to the licencing of cats, vicious dogs or, to dogs which were required by this bylaw to be licenced prior to August 1st of any year. PART III - RESPONSIBILITY OF DOG OWNERS 4. 1) The owner of a dog shall ensure that such dog is not running at large. Nuisance 2) In this section, an animal shall be at large if it is off the premises of its owner, unless the animal is both: a) on a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length; and, b) under the proper control of its owner. 5. 1) The owner of a dog shall ensure that such dog shall not: a) bite a person or person whether on the property of the owner or not; b) do any act to injure a person or person whether on the property of the owner or not; c) chase or otherwise threaten a person or person whether on the property of the owner or not, unless the person chased or threatened is a trespasser on the property of the owner; d) bite, bark at, or chase, animals, bicycles, automobiles, or other vehicles; e) bark, howl or otherwise disturb any person; f) cause damage to property or other animals; Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 4 of 20

Vicious Dogs g) upset any waste receptacles or scatter the contents thereof either in or about a street, lane, or other public property or in or about premises not belonging to or in the possession of the owner of the dog; h) be left unattended in any motor vehicle unless the dog is restricted so as to prevent access to person as long as such restraint provides for suitable ventilation. 2) Every female dog in heat shall be housed or confined to a kennel. 3) If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property of its owner, the owner shall remove such defecation immediately. 4) Any person owning a dog and occupying property in the City of Swift Current shall remove any and all dog defecation from the said property on a daily basis and shall dispose of the defecation in a sanitary manner. 5) Failure to cause the removal of defecation as required be subsection (3) and (4) of this section shall be a breach of this bylaw. 6. The owner of a Vicious Dog shall ensure that: a) it does not bite, chase or attack a person or other animal whether on the property of the owner or not; b) when it is on the property of the owner it is confined in: i) an enclosed area or in a fenced yard on a chain capable of restraining the dog which enclosed area or fenced yard is marked with a sign indicating the presence of a Vicious Dog and prevents the escape of the Vicious Dog, or ii) a dwelling and under the control of a person over the age of sixteen (16) years, and c) when it is off the property of the owner it is securely: i) muzzled, and ii) harnessed or leashed in a manner that prevents it from biting, chasing or attaching a person or other animal. Bylaw No. 15-1993 Dated June 21, 1993 Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 5 of 20

6A. After a period of one year after a dog has been deemed to be a vicious dog as defined in Section 2(p) hereof, the owner may apply to a Judge of the Provincial Court for an Order declaring the dog to no longer be deemed vicious. This Order can only be granted after a hearing during which the owner shall have the onus of proving the following: 1) That the City was provided with at least two weeks written notice of the hearing: 2) That the dog did not during the preceding twelve months: Dangerous Dogs a) bite a person or persons whether on the property of the owner or not; b) do any act to injure a person or persons whether on the property of the owner or not; c) chase or otherwise threaten a person or persons whether on the property of the owner or not, unless the person chased or threatened is a trespasser on the property of the owner. 7. 1) The following municipal officials are hereby designated for the purposes of section 135.8 of The Urban Municipalities Act, 1984: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS 2) The following municipal official is hereby designated for the purpose of section 135.2(5)(f) of The Urban Municipality Act, 1984 as the person to be notified if an owner sells or otherwise disposes of a dangerous dog: THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SWIFT CURRENT PART IV - IMPOUNDMENT OF DOGS 8. An Animal Control Office may capture and impound any dog found running at large. 9. An Animal Control Officer may enter onto the land surrounding any building in pursuit of any dog which has been observed to be at large. 10. For the purpose of impounding any dog found at large in the City, a pound shall be established at such place as may be designated by resolution of Council as a pound. 11. The City may from time to time appoint a Poundkeeper to carry out the provisions of this bylaw. Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 6 of 20

12. Every Poundkeeper shall receive and detain in the pound any dog found running at large and shall detain same until disposal of it in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. 13. The Poundkeeper shall keep a record of all dogs impounded and of the time and manner of their disposal and shall make monthly returns to the Licence Inspector of all fees received by him and shall pay to the Licence Inspector all fees. Said records shall be open for inspection by the City Engineer at any time that the Poundkeeper is in attendance at the pound. 14. Any Poundkeeper appointed under the provisions of this bylaw is hereby empowered to collect all necessary fees in connection with the impounding of dogs and for the keeping of such dogs at the pound. 15. The Poundkeeper or such other person as may be designated by the City Engineer shall supply to each dog impounded under the authority of this bylaw sufficient food and water during its confinement in the pound, and to maintain clean and properly vented enclosures for impounded dogs. Notifications 16. Where the dog impounded is wearing a collar to which is attached a licence valid for the current year, the Poundkeeper or the City Engineer shall, send notice in the form of Schedule B to the owner at the address as shown in the records made when the licence was purchased. No liability whatsoever shall be attached to the City, or the Poundkeeper by reason of the failure of the owner to receive such notice. Release of Impounded Dogs 17. All dogs impounded in the dog pound shall be confined for a period of seventytwo (72) hours from the time of capture, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays, during which time the owner, subject to section 18, shall have the right to repossess the said dog upon paying the Poundkeeper or City Licence Inspector the amount set forth in Schedule C to this bylaw. 18. 1) Subject to subsection (2), no dog shall be released from the pound unless: a) a certificate is produced that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies within two years of the date of release, and b) a licence is obtained for such dog should a licence be required under this bylaw. 2) The requirements of clause (a) and/or (b) may be met by a prospective owner signing a declaration as provided in Schedule D that the Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 7 of 20

vaccination and/or licence will be obtained within 30 days from the date of possession of the dog. 3) Failure to carry out the requirements specified on a declaration made pursuant to subsection (2) shall constitute a breach of this bylaw. 19. The owner of any dog impounded, in order to have the same released from the pound, shall satisfy the Poundkeeper by reasonable evidence, the he is the lawful owner of person entitled to the possession of said dog. Disposal of Unclaimed Dogs 20. If an impounded dog is not claimed within seventy-two (72) hours from the time such dog is received at the pound, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays, and the fees if any, paid as herein provided, said dog may be disposed of by the Poundkeeper without further notice in the following manner: a) subject to section 18, disposal by adoption, where in the opinion of the Poundkeeper the dog is suitable for adoption: b) disposal by euthanasia where in the opinion of the Poundkeeper the dog is not suitable for adoption; c) disposal by euthanasia if the dog cannot be sold for adoption within a reasonable time, at the discretion of the Poundkeeper. 21. The process from the disposal by adoption shall enure to the party as provided for in the agreement between the City and the Poundkeeper. Impoundment of Cats PART V - CATS 22. 1) In this section nuisance includes fighting with other cats, defecating or spraying on private property without the permission of the owner or occupant of the property, howling or hissing at night, digging in flower beds or waste receptacles and trespassing on private property. 2) Where an Animal Control Officer receives a complaint of a nuisance caused by a cat, the Animal Control Officer may: a) seize and impound any cat found causing a nuisance; b) issue a trap to the complainant upon execution by the complainant of an agreement as set out in Schedule E to this bylaw. 3) Where a trap is issued pursuant to clause (2)(b) of section 22, the complainant shall: Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 8 of 20

Cat Runs a) abide by the terms of the Cat Trap Permit agreement; b) personally check the tap each hour while the trap is set; c) in the event a cat is trapped, immediately contact the City Poundkeeper. 4) Where a cat is impounded, the City Poundkeeper shall: a) hold the cat for seventy two (72) hours unless earlier claimed by the owner of the cat; b) attempt to notify the owner of the cat, if know, of the impoundment. 5) An owner of the cat which has been impounded may claim the cat by: a) providing reasonable proof of ownership to the City Poundkeeper; and b) paying an impoundment charge and a housing charge, as may be specified in Schedule F to this bylaw. 6) Where a cat is not claimed by the owner within seventy two (72) hours of impoundment, the City Poundkeeper may dispose of the cat by: a) transfer to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for public adoption; or b) humane destruction. 23. 1) Where cats are housed or kept in a cat run, the owner of the cats shall: a) ensure that the cat run is located no closer than one (1) metre from any property line and no closer than five (5) metres from any neighboring dwelling unit. b) daily cause all defecation to be removed from the cat run and disposed of in a sanitary manner; 2) The Medical Health Officer may order the owner of any cat housed or kept in a cat run and the owner or occupant of any property upon which a cat run is located to remedy and contravention of the duties or minimum Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 9 of 20

requirements set out in this section within a period of time specified in the Order. 24. No owner of a cat shall fail to immediately remove any exposed defecation of the cat from private property, other than property owned or occupied by the owner, and dispose of the defecation in a sanitary manner. 25. No person shall own, keep, have in his possession or harbour more than four (4) cats over the age of three (3) months. PART VI - MISCELLANEOUS 26. Any animal suspected of having rabies or other life threatening disease shall be isolated and may not be claimed from the pound, destroyed or otherwise disposed of except after notice to the Medical Health Officer and then only in compliance with the direction of the Medical Health Officer. Dog Runs 27. Where dogs are housed or kept in a dog run, the owner of the dogs shall ensure that the dog run is located no closer than one (1) metre from any property line and no closer than five (5) meters from any neighboring dwelling unit. Number of Dogs Permitted 28. 1) Except for dogs kept as specified in clause (a), (b), (c) and (d) of section 3(12), and the owner of a kennel registered with The Canadian Kennel Club, no person shall possess or harbour more than three (3) dogs over the age of six (6) months. 2) If the dogs in a private kennel are used for breeding purposes, all of the pups may be kept until they are three (3) months old, and a maximum of two (2) pups may be kept until they are twelve (12) months old. Humane Destruction of Sick and Injured Animals 29. An Animal Control Officer or a Veterinarian may take immediate action to humanely destroy any sick or injured animal found within the City where, in his opinion immediate destruction of the animal is necessary to avoid unnecessary suffering by the animal. 30. Reasonable efforts shall be made to contact the owner of an animal before it is destroyed pursuant to section 29, however no action lies against the Animal Control Officer or Veterinarian solely because the owner of the animal was not contacted. Obstruction 31. No person, whether or not he is the owner of a dog which is being or has been pursued or captured shall interfere with or attempt to obstruct an Animal Control Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 10 of 20

Interference Officer who is attempting to capture or who has captured a dog which is subject to impoundment pursuant to the provisions of this bylaw. 32. No person shall: Voluntary Payment Tickets a) untie, loosen or otherwise free an animal which has been tied or otherwise restrained; or b) negligently or willfully open a gate, door or other opening in a fence or enclosure in which an animal has been confined and thereby allow an animal to run at large in the City. c) tease, entice, bait or throw objects at a dog confined within its owner s property. PART VII - PENALTIES 33. 1) Where an Animal Control Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of this bylaw, he may serve upon such person a Bylaw Violation Tag, (Form A) as provided by this section either personally or by mailing or leaving same at his last know address and such service shall be adequate for the purpose of this bylaw. 2) A tag shall be in such form as determined by the City Solicitor and shall state the section of the bylaw which was contravened and the amount which is provided in Schedule G that will be accepted by the City in lieu of prosecution. 3) Upon production of a tag issued pursuant to this section within fifteen (15) days from the issue thereof together with the payment to the City Treasurer at City Hall the fee as provided in Schedule G, the person to whom the tag was issued shall not be liable for prosecution for the contravention in respect of which the tag was issued. 4) Where any person contravenes the same provision of this bylaw two or more times within one twelve month period, the specified penalty payable in respect of the second or subsequent contravention is double the amount shown in Schedule G of this bylaw in respect of that provision. 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a person to whom a tag has been issued pursuant to this section may exercise his right to defend any charge of committing a contravention of any of the provisions of this bylaw. Summary Conviction Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 11 of 20

34. 1) Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2000.00). 2) The levying and payment of any fine shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges or costs for which he is liable under the provisions of this bylaw. 3) A Provincial Court Judge, in addition to the penalties provided in this section, may if he considers the offence sufficiently serious direct or order the owner of the dog to stop the animal from doing mischief or causing the disturbance or nuisance complained of, or to have the animal removed from the City, or have the animal destroyed. 35. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or other portion of this bylaw is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and the holding of the Court shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the bylaw. Repeal of Former Bylaws 36. Bylaw number 13-1983 and all amendments thereto is hereby repealed. 37. Bylaw number 33-1989 and all amendments thereto is hereby repealed. Coming Into Force 38. This BYLAW with the exception of Schedule A shall come into force and have effect from and after the final reading hereof. 39. Schedule A shall come into force and have effect from and after January 1, 1991. INTRODUCED AND READ a first time this 7th day of January, 1991. READ a second time this 7th day of January, 1991. READ a third time and finally passed this 7th day of January, 1991. Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 12 of 20

SCHEDULE A FORMING A PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 Bylaw No. 18-2003 Dated September 30, 2003 ANNUAL LICENCE FEE FOR DOGS All dogs 6 months old or over Male or Female $28.00 Discounts: (deduct from above fee) Spayed or neutered $13.00 Rabies Vaccination within the past 12 months $ 3.00 ANNUAL LICENCE FEE FOR KENNELS a) Each kennel of purebred dogs registered in the register of the Canadian Kennel Club $75.00 b) Each kennel for boarding dogs or for sale of dogs not licensed under Item (a) $100.00 Seeing Eye or Guide Dog No Fee Replacement Licence Tag $2.00 Vicious Dog $100.00 (no discounts) ANNUAL LICENCE FEE FOR CATS All cats 6 months old or over Male or Female $10.00 Discounts: (deduct from above fee) Spayed or neutered $5.00 Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 13 of 20

SCHEDULE B FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 IMPOUNDMENT NOTICE DATE: NAME: ADDRESS: You are hereby notified that an animal bearing Licence No. for 19 registered under the above name and address, was impounded on, A.D. 19 pursuant to the provisions of Bylaw No. 1-1991 of the City of Swift Current, and that, unless the said animal is claimed and all impoundment charges are paid, on or before, 19, the said animal may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of pursuant to the said bylaw. City Engineer Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 14 of 20

a) First Offence: SCHEDULE C FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 CHARGES FOR THE RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED DOGS $55.00 plus $6.00 per day or part thereof plus annual licence fee is unlicenced. b) Second and Subsequent Offences Within One 12 Month Period: $80.00 plus $6.00 per day of part thereof plus annual licence fee if unlicenced. Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 15 of 20

SCHEDULE D FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 DECLARATION TO HAVE DOG LICENCED AND VACCINATED I, of hereby declare that the dog which is released to me by the SPCA on this date, will be vaccinated for rabies and licenced as required by the Swift Current Animal Control Bylaw within 30 days. I acknowledge that failure to comply with this declaration may result in prosecution under section 18 (3) of the Animal Control Bylaw. Dog Owner Description of Dog Witness Date Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 16 of 20

SCHEDULE "E" FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 CAT TRAP PERMIT DATE: TRAP #: The undersigned agrees to the following terms and conditions: to place the cat trap only on his or her property which is within the City of Swift Current; to personally check the cat trap each hour while the trap is set; in the event a cat is trapped, to immediately contact the City Pound Keeper at 773-1806. In the event that the City Pound is closed, the cat may be held until the Pound reopens, but in no event for longer than twenty-four (24) hours. Where a cat is held, the undersigned is responsible for the humane treatment and shelter of a cat including feeding and watering. A captured cat should be left in the trap and placed in a shed, garage, basement or other place that is warm, dry and secure with a blanket placed over the trap to pacify the animal. Do not attempt to remove an unfamiliar cat from the trap - this will be done by an Animal Control Officer. If the undersigned cannot comply with this condition, the trapped cat must be freed unharmed; to ensure that no harm comes to any trapped cat which is in their possession including exposure to inclement weather; cat traps are not to be used when the temperature falls below -10 degrees C or rises above +30 degrees C; any Animal Control Officer may enter the property of the undersigned to ensure the trap is being used properly; to advise the Pound Keeper of the ownership of any cat trapped, if known; to be responsible for the trap, including the cost or repair or replacement if damaged, lost or stolen; traps must not be set on statutory holidays as the City Pound is closed; the trap is to be returned to the City of Swift Current Warehouse three days after issuance. *IT IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE TO HARM ANY DOMESTIC ANIMAL Address of intended location of trap: Deposit: I understand and accept all Liability which may arise in connection with the use of this cat trap while it is in my possession and will save and indemnify the City of Swift Current for all such liability. Signature: Name of Complainant: Address of Complainant: TRAP RETURNED: Date: Received by: Remarks: Deposit Returned: (signature of complainant or agent) Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 17 of 20

SCHEDULE F FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1 1991 Bylaw No. 18-2003 Dated September 30, 2003 CHARGES FOR THE RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED CATS Impoundment Charges: Amount 1st Offence $30.00 2nd and Subsequent Offence within one 12 month period $60.00 Housing Charges: Per day or part thereof $ 6.00 Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 18 of 20

SCHEDULE G FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 AMOUNTS WHICH WILL BE ACCEPTED BY CITY IN LIEU OF PROSECUTION OFFENCE UNDER OFFENCE AMOUN T Section 3 (2) (3) (7) (9) Unlicenced Dog Unlicenced Kennel False Information Dog not wearing licence $35.00 $100.00 $100.00 $15.00 Section 4 (1) Dog at large $50.00 Section 5 (1) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) (h) 5 (2) (3) (4) Biting a person (s)(bylaw 26-1992, Dated May 19, 1992) Injure a person (s)bylaw 26-1992, Dated May 19, 1992) Chase a person (s) Barking, howling or disturbing Cause damage to property Upset waste receptacle Dog unattended in motor vehicle Fail to keep female dog in heat, housed Defecation - property other than owner Defecation - owner s property not cleaned daily $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 $40.00 $25.00 Section 6 (a) (b) (I) (ii) (c) (I) (ii) Section 18 (3) Vicious dog biting a person (s) Vicious dog not fenced Vicious dog in dwelling not under control by person over 16 years of age Vicious dog no muzzled Vicious dog not harnessed $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $35.00 Fail to licence or vaccinate dog pursuant to Section 18(2) Section 25 Exceeding maximum number of cats $25.00 Section 28 Exceeding maximum number of dogs $25.00 Section 31 Obstruction $100.00 Section 32 (a) (b) (c) Untie or free an animal Willfully open gate or door Tease, throw things at dog $75.00 $75.00 $25.00 Subsequent Offence committed within twelve (12) months of the first offence - DOUBLE THE ABOVE SCHEDULE Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 19 of 20

FORM A FORMING PART OF BYLAW NO. 1-1991 BYLAW VIOLATION TAG Bylaw No. 1-1991 Page 20 of 20