General Concerns and Comments:

The bylaw only regulates dogs – there are no provisions for regulating farm animals in residential areas or cats.

Not one clause of this bylaw is concerned with a dogs well being.

The bylaw does not recognize that a significant protion of the voters in the town of Gibsons live below that poverty line and on fixed incomes.

Since 1995 the town of Gibsons has amended the dog control bylaw in a manner that increases revenues to the SPCA yet does nothing the aminals welfare.

TOWN OF GIBSONS
BYLAW NO. 930
A Bylaw to provide for the Regulation
and Licensing of Dogs
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gibsons under the authority of the Local Government Act, wishes to provide for the control and licensing of dogs in the Town;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Gibsons, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. CITATION
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Town of Gibsons Dog Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 930, 2002”
2. Bylaw No. 735 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
3. This Bylaw is divided into the following sections: Page
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................2
SECTION 2 - CONTROL OF DOGS.................................................................................3
SECTION 3 - CONTROL OF DANGEROUS DOGS.........................................................5
SECTION 4 - CONTROL OF GUARD DOGS...................................................................5
SECTION 5 - LICENSING OF DOGS...............................................................................6
SECTION 6 - POUND OPERATION.................................................................................7
SECTION 7 - RIGHT OF ENTRY AND SEIZURE.............................................................8
SECTION 8 - SCHEDULES..............................................................................................8
SECTION 9 - SEVERABILITY..........................................................................................8
SECTION 10 - PENALTIES..............................................................................................9
SCHEDULE "A"...............................................................................................................10
SCHEDULE "B"...............................................................................................................12
SCHEDULE "C"...............................................................................................................15
SCHEDULE "D"...............................................................................................................16
SCHEDULE "E"...............................................................................................................17
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SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
“ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER” includes a Bylaw Enforcement/Compliance Officer, the R.C.M.P., the S.P.C.A., and any other person(s) appointed by Council to enforce this Bylaw.
"AT LARGE", means a dog or dogs being elsewhere than on the premises of the owner while not being in the immediate charge and effective control of a responsible and competent person.
"BYLAW OFFICER" means any person duly appointed by the Council as the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Bylaw Compliance Officer for the Town and also any person lawfully acting in that capacity including R.C.M.P. officers and the S.P.C.A.
"COLLAR OR HARNESS" means a device of leather, metal, nylon or similar material to be worn by a dog and to which may be affixed both a tag and a leash. The collar or harness shall be of sufficient strength and design to remain securely on the dog and restrain the dog wearing same.
"COUNCIL" means the Municipal Council of the Town of Gibsons.
"DANGEROUS DOG" means a dog that:
(a) According to the records of the Town of Gibsons, R.C.M.P., or the S.P.C.A., has killed or injured a person or other animal, or has aggressively pursued or harassed a person without provocation;	Concern: proof and the right to dispute, and right false records.
(b) To the knowledge of the owner, has killed or injured a person or other animal, or has aggressively pursued or harassed a person without provocation; or
(c) Is bred or trained specifically for fighting purposes.
"DOG" means an animal of the species, canine.
“ENCLOSURE” means a fence or structure of at least 6 feet in height, 4 feet in width and 10 feet in length, forming or causing an enclosure suitable to prevent the entry of young children, and suitable to confine a declared dangerous dog in conjunction with other measures which may be taken by the owner or keeper, such as tethering of the potentially dangerous dog. The enclosure must be securely enclosed and locked, and designed with secure sides, top and bottom and must be designed to prevent the animal from escaping from the enclosure.
"GUARD DOG" means a dog that is specifically trained and used for the purposes of guarding property, including residential, commercial, and industrial property.	Concern: Dog naturally defend and protect their owner’s property Add definition for a medical assist dog Add definition for a assisted living dog Add definition for a dog medically necessary to the health and well being of a patient.
"IMPOUNDED" means seized, detained, received or taken into the pound or in the custody of the Bylaw Officer or Animal Control Officer.	Add “In a legal manner as prescribed by law”
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"INCURABLE DISEASE OR SUBSTANTIAL INJURY" includes rabies, and injuries that a registered veterinarian considers will result in death.	Concern: “and diagnosed by a registered veterinarian in good standing.”
"LEASH" means a device of leather, metal, nylon or similar material of no more than 2 meters in length, which may be affixed to a dog’s collar or harness. It shall be of sufficient strength and design to remain securely affixed to the collar or harness and restrain the dog wearing same.	Concern: Significant use of retractable leases. Is the sale or use of them illegal? May be hazardous to people in wheelchairs or scooters
"MUZZLED" means fitted with a device placed over the mouth of a dog that is of sufficient strength and design to prevent the dog from biting any person or other animal while allowing the dog to adequately breathe through its mouth.	A humane device
"OWNER" means a person:
(a) To whom a license for a dog has been issued under this Bylaw;
(b) Who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an animal;
(c) Who harbours, shelters, permits or allows an animal to remain on or about that person’s land or premises; or	Prove knowledge and consent
(d) Who is the custodial parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18 years who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an animal.
"POUND" means the building or enclosure designated from time to time as a pound.	Specify location within the Town limits; accessible and within one city block of a bus regular bus route, and in possession of a Gibsons Business Licence.
"SENIOR" means anyone of the proven age of 65 years or older.	Add definition of person with disability, person on fixed income living below the poverty line.
"S.P.C.A." means the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals including any of its branches in British Columbia.
"TOWN" means the Corporation of the Town of Gibsons, including its staff, officers, agents and employees.
"UNLICENSED DOG" means any dog over the age of six (6) months that does not have a valid license tag for the current year attached to its collar or harness.

SECTION 2 - CONTROL OF DOGS
1. No person shall keep more than 2 dogs on a parcel except that:	Delete 2.1
(a) A person may keep more than 2 dogs under the age of 6 months;	Delete 2.1.a
(b) A person may keep more than 2 dogs over the age of 6 months in a veterinary business on a parcel zoned for that use.	Delete 2.1.b
2. Every owner of a dog shall:
(a) Keep the dog confined so that it cannot escape while it is on the owner’s property;	Humane confinement Make it an offence to release a dog so confined (ie neighbor or other person releases your dog) Resonalbe attempt by the owner in a human manner. Make it an offense to confine a dog in an inhumane manner. In the case of a house dog, espcape out the door shall not be an offence.
(b) Keep the dog securely fitted with a collar or harness displaying its current dog tag;	Allow under the skin ID tags
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(c) Keep a dog on a leash when on all public roads, places and areas within the Town boundaries with the exception of those areas listed in Sections 2 and 3 of Schedule “B”;
(d) Not allow or permit a dog to be in a park, playground or on a beach with the exception of those areas listed in Section 3 of Schedule “B”;
(e) Keep the dog within eyesight and under immediate charge and effective control when in an “Off Leash Area” as listed in Section 3 of Schedule “B”;
(f) Not tie or fasten any dog to any traffic sign, parking meter, or other object within 2 meters of a travelled roadway or walkway;	Business owners to provide secure dog tie ups
(g) Keep all dogs carried in the rear of an open vehicle on a leash or harness so that the dog is securely kept in the vehicle and unable to reach beyond the sides of the vehicle.	Use of a harness only Require the use of dog seat belts. To apply to all dog within the town limits
3. Every owner of a dog must ensure that:
(a) The dog does not aggressively pursue or harass a person without provocation; and
(b) The dog does not kill or injure a person or other animal.
4. The owner of a dog that is in oestrus (heat) must:	How is the owner to tell?
(a) Keep the dog securely confined indoors or within a building or enclosure that will prevent the escape of the dog or the entry of other dogs when the dog is on private property;
(b) Keep the dog on a leash and in the control of a competent person, when it is in a public place.
5. No owner shall breed a dog for the purpose of financial gain without first gaining written authorization from the Town and acquiring the appropriate business license.	Delete section as it promotes puppy mills etc.
6. No owner shall permit a dog to cry or bark in a manner that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of one or more persons within 100 meters of the parcel where the dog is kept	Make it an offence to intentially or unintentally cause a dog to bark A dog kept in a house is excempt
7. Without limiting Section 2.6, no owner shall allow a dog or dogs to call, cry or bark, for more than 3 minutes in a 15 minute period, in such a way that the noise is audible outside of the parcel where the dog or dogs are kept, as Council believes such noise is objectionable and liable to disturb the peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of individuals and the public.	Delete section or excempt dogs kept in doors and require proof that that dog is not provocated and is .being a disturbance. The voters wil decide who is more objectionbable the dog or council
8. No owner of a dog shall allow the dog to leave or deposit excrement on any public place or private property other than on the property of the owner, unless the owner immediately takes steps to remove such excrement and to dispose of it in a sanitary manner.	The town shall provide doggy collection bags in all public areas.
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SECTION 3 - CONTROL OF DANGEROUS DOGS
1. Every owner of a dangerous dog shall:	Proven to be dangerous by a court of law
(a) Keep the dog securely confined either indoors or in an enclosure capable of preventing the entry of young children and adequately constructed to prevent the dog from escaping while the dog is on the owner’s property;
(b) Keep the dog effectively muzzled and secured on a leash while not on the owner’s property; and
(c) Notify the Town within one (1) week of any change of address which involves the relocation of the dangerous dog;
2. Every owner of a dangerous dog must post warning signs, which give clear notice of the dog’s presence to anyone visiting the property as follows:
(a) The lettering on the signs must be clearly visible from the lesser of the curb line or fifty (50) feet away;
(b) The signs must be posted in each driveway or entrance to the property and, if other than a single-family property, at all exterior doors of the building.

SECTION 4 - CONTROL OF GUARD DOGS
1. Before bringing a guard dog into or using a guard dog in the Town, every owner of a guard dog must register the dog with the Town as a guard dog and record with the Town:
(a) Proof of certification from a recognized professional in this field, that the guard dog has been fully trained and meets the requirements needed to be designated a guard dog;
(b) The address where the dog is usually kept and the address of each parcel that the dog will be guarding;
(c) The approximate hours during which the dog will be performing guard duties;
(d) The age, sex, breed and dog licence number of the dog; and
(e) The full name, address and telephone number of the owner and any other individual who will be responsible for the dog while it is on guard duty.
2. Should any of the information provided under Sections 4 1.(b), 4 1.(c), and/or 4 1.(e) need to be changed, the owner must communicate the change in writing to the Town at least 24 hours before the change occurs.
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3. Every owner of a guard dog, which is not confined within a locked building on the property, must ensure that:
(a) The outdoor area where the dog is kept is completely fenced by means of a secure fence, constructed in a manner that will keep the dog from escaping, with a minimum height of 1.8 meters, with gates in the fence secured against unauthorized entry and meeting any building or zoning codes that may be applicable; or
(b) The dog is securely confined in an enclosure, which will prevent unauthorized entry and prevent the dog from escaping.
4. Every owner of a guard dog must post warning signs, which give clear notice of the dog’s presence to anyone visiting the property as follows:
(a) The lettering on the signs must be clearly visible from the lesser of the curb line or fifty (50) feet away;
(b) The signs must be posted in each driveway or entrance to the property and, if other than a single-family property, at all exterior doors of the building.

SECTION 5 - LICENSING OF DOGS
1. No person shall keep or have in their possession a dog unless the dog has a valid license tag issued by the Town.	Exception of under skin tag
2. The person to whom a Dog Licence is issued under this Bylaw shall, while the Dog Licence is valid and subsisting, affix and keep affixed the corresponding Dog Tag to a collar or harness worn at all times by the dog for which the Dog Licence is issued.
3. An owner of a dog over six (6) months old must make application to the Town for a dog license on the form provided, and pay the fee set out in Schedule “A”.
4. Before issuing a Dog Licence and corresponding Dog Tag for a spayed female dog or a neutered male dog the Animal Control Officer may require a Certificate of Spaying or Neutering for such dog by a qualified Veterinarian.	Delete section
5. An owner of a dog already deemed dangerous shall notify the Town of such information on application for a license.
6. If a dog is validly licensed outside the boundaries of the Town and moves into the territorial jurisdiction of the Town, the owner must within 14 days, apply to the Town for a license and pay the fee set out in Schedule “A”.
7. A person who acquires a dog with a valid Town license must transfer the license within 14 days at no cost.
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8. If a Dog Licence Tag is lost, stolen or otherwise rendered unreadable, the dog owner must, within 10 days, make application to the Town to replace the tag and pay the tag replacement fee set out in Schedule "A".
9. Every Dog Licence and corresponding Dog Tag issued under this Bylaw:
(a) Expires on the 31st day of December in the year in which it was issued; and
(b) Is valid only in respect of the dog for which it is issued.
10. A Dog Licence and corresponding Dog Tag will be issued at no charge to dogs that are registered in accordance with the Guide Animal Act provided appropriate proof of such registration is presented to the Animal Control Officer.

SECTION 6 – POUND OPERATION
1. If a licensed dog is impounded under this bylaw, the Animal Control Officer must either speak to the owner of the dog or deliver a notice to the licensed owner at the address provided on the dog’s license application, informing the owner that the dog has been impounded.
2. If an unlicensed dog is impounded under this bylaw, the Animal Control Officer must either speak to the owner of the dog if known or post a notice in the local news paper briefly describing the dog, stating that it has been impounded, the date of impoundment, and stating that it may be destroyed, sold, adopted or otherwise disposed of after 72 hours of notice being given.
3. The owner of a dog that has been impounded may recover the dog from the Pound by providing the Animal Control Officer or Pound with adequate proof of ownership, and by paying the fees prescribed in Schedule “A” of this Bylaw, in accordance with the number of days the dog was impounded and the number of times that the dog has been impounded.
4. The owner of an unlicensed dog must also replace the dog’s license tag or license the dog, and pay the fees prescribed in Schedule “A” for this purpose, before recovering the dog from the pound.
5. The owner of a dangerous dog that wants to reclaim a dangerous dog that has been impounded must pay the dangerous dog handling and care surcharge in Schedule “A” in addition to the regular impoundment and board fees, and must read, complete and sign a release form.
6. The owner of a dog shall pay the maintenance and other applicable fees set out in Schedule “A” to this bylaw, even if the owner does not reclaim the dog.
7. The Animal Control Officer may sell, dispose of, or humanely destroy a dog with the consent of the owner, or after the expiration of 72 hours from the date notice of impoundment was given under Sections 6.1 and 6.2.	Minimum 90 from date of serving notice on the owner per Supreme Court of BC Rules
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8. The Animal Control Officer may destroy any animal that is suffering from an incurable disease or substantial injury.	When a licenced Veterian so certifies.
9. No person shall rescue, attempt to rescue or release any dog in the Pound or in the custody of the Animal Control Officer.	Lawfull Custody

SECTION 7 – RIGHT OF ENTRY AND SEISURE
1. The Animal Control Officer, alone or with others, may seize, impound or detain a dangerous dog, an unlicensed dog or any dog running at large.
2. The Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized to:	Unconstitional
(a) Enter at all reasonable times, upon any property within the Town in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this bylaw are being obeyed;
(b) With the consent of the owner/occupier, enter private property to seize, impound or detain a dog.
(c) Apply to a Justice to obtain a warrant to enter and search a property, including a dwelling place, to seize, impound and detain a dangerous dog;
3. Where a person authorized to enforce this Bylaw has reasonable grounds to believe that a dog is a dangerous dog and has so advised the owner of the dog, the dog owner shall turn the dog over to the Animal Control Officer.	Prove it
4. If a dangerous dog presents an imminent danger to the public and it is impractical to obtain a warrant, the Animal Control Officer, accompanied by the police, may enter into a private property other than a dwelling place, to seize, impound and detain a dog.
5. The Animal Control Officer may make application under Section 707.1 of the Local Government Act to a Judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia for an order that a dangerous dog be destroyed in a manner prescribed in the order, or where the situation is deemed urgent, the Animal Control Officer may make such application to a Peace Officer so authorized under the Local Government Act.
6. No person shall hinder, delay or obstruct the Animal Control Officer or any person lawfully engaged in the execution of his or her duties under this bylaw.	Animal Control Officers have no training, are not Licenced, or regulated

SECTION 8 - SCHEDULES
1. Schedules “A” through "E” inclusive are included in and form part of this bylaw and are enforceable in the same manner as this bylaw.

SECTION 9 - SEVERABILITY
1. If any portion of this Bylaw is found invalid by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction the invalid portion shall be severed without effect on the remainder of the Bylaw.	Admission of unconstitional sections
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SECTION 10 – PENALTIES
1. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who neglects to do, or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this bylaw commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a penalty not more than Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars, together with the cost of prosecution.	Maximum $100 Fine
2. Each day that a violation of the provisions of this Bylaw exists or is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offence.	Provided each offense is sepeartely summanced and served on the owner
READ a First time this the day of 2002
READ a Second time this the day of 2002
READ a Third time this the day of 2002
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED this the day of 2002
Barry J. Janyk - Mayor Clerk
Certified a true copy of "Dog Licensing and Regulation
Bylaw No. 930, 2002
Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A"

TO TOWN OF GIBSONS

DOG LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 930, 2002

FEES

1. LICENCE FEES

1.1 License fees for each year or part thereof if paid by January 31st of the licence year:

	REGULAR FEE	SENIOR DISCOUNT*
For each neutered male dog (may require proof of neutering)	$15.00	$7.50
For each spayed female dog (may require proof of spaying)	$15.00	$7.50
For each un-neutered male dog	$30.00	$15.00
For each un-spayed female dog	$30.00	$15.00
Replacement of licence or tag	$5.00	$2.50
Dog registered under Guide Animal Act	No charge	No charge

All dogs to be treated equally

Exemption for dogs which are medical assistance dogs, handicap assistance dogs, or dogs which are medically necessary to the health and well being of a patient or person with disabilities as certified by a physician in good standing of the province of British Columbia.

Persons living on DIsablity Level 1 or Disablity Level 2 as defined by the Disablity Act, province of BC shall be exempt from paying any fees.

Any senior on fixed income proving economic hardship shall be excempt from paying any fees.

Any Veterian Bills paid during past fiscal year which maintain or promote health a well being of the pet such as vaccination shots, medications etc. whall be deducted from any fees payable. (Prove that you are medically looking after your dog and it is deductable.) Bathing and Grooming are not deductable unless certified to be medically necessary by a Veterarine …

* For the purposes of this Bylaw a "Senior" is anyone of the proven age of sixty-five (65) years or older.

And proof of economic hardship

1.2 The fees for a Dog Licence being purchased after January 31st of the licence year shall be 1.5 times the fees set out above.

Delete clause

1.3 Notwithstanding Section 1.2, fees for Replacement Dog Tags shall not be 1.5 times the established fees.

1.4 Notwithstanding Section 1.2, after January 31st in each year dogs coming into Gibsons from another location, or dogs newly acquired shall not be required to pay 1.5 times the fees established, provided the owners of the dogs are able:

1.4.1 to show proof of having been licensed in a previous jurisdiction; or

Were that jurisdication requires licencing

1.4.2 to submit a Veterinarian's Certificate showing proof the dog would have been under six 6. months of age prior to January 31st; or

1.4.3 to show proof of purchase or adoption of the dog after January 31st.

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SCHEDULE "A" CONTINUED

2. IMPOUNDMENT FEES – LICENCED DOGS

The owner of any animal impounded under this Bylaw may reclaim the dog on application to the Animal Control Officer/Bylaw Officer, by providing proof of ownership, and paying the following fees as applicable prior to release of the licensed dog:

The impound fees shall be the minimum of that charged within the Sunshine Coast Regional District and only upon proof of lawfull seizure.

2.1 Spayed female or neutered male

2.1.1 First impoundment..........................................................$30.00 plus board

2.1.1 Second impoundment within 12 months

of first impoundment...........................................................$50.00 plus board

2.1.2 Third impoundment within12 months

of second impoundment…………………………………….$75.00 plus board

2.1.4 Fourth and each successive impoundment within

12 months of second impoundment……………………...$200.00 plus board

Fines limitied to $100

2.2 Un-spayed female or un-neutered male

2.2.1 First impoundment..............................................................$50.00 plus board

2.2.2 Second impoundment within 12 months

of first impoundment...........................................................$75.00 plus board

2.2.3 Third impoundment within 12 months

of second impoundment...................................................$100.00 plus board

2.2.4 Fourth and each successive impoundment within

12 months of third impoundment......................................$300.00 plus board

Fines limited to $100

2.3 The impoundment fee for an un-spayed female in oestrus (heat) shall be 1.5 times the fee set out in 2.2 above.

3. DANGEROUS DOGS - SURCHARGE

If the dog is certified and proven in a court of law to be dangerous.

3.1 Notwithstanding 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 above, an impoundment fee of $300.00 shall apply upon the impoundment of a dangerous dog, regardless of whether the dangerous dog is licensed or unlicensed.

$100 fine

4. OTHER CHARGES

4.1 Board fees are $15.00 per day or part thereof while impounded.

Or the minimum rate charged within the SCRD upon proff of lawfull confinement.

4.2 Any costs incurred by the Animal Control Officer in the euthanasia of an animal.

Delete clause

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SCHEDULE "B”
TO TOWN OF GIBSONS
DOG LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 930, 2002
AREA DESIGNATIONS
SECTION 1 – ON LEASH AREAS
All public roads, places and areas are to be deemed an ON LEASH AREA with the exception of those areas listed in sections 2 and 3 of this Schedule.
SECTION 2 – PROHIBITED AREAS
All parks and playgrounds with the exception of those areas listed in Section 3 of this Schedule.
All beaches between April 15th and October 15th of each year with the exception of any beaches listed in Section 3 of this Schedule	Delete section
Private property without the consent of the private property owner.
SECTION 3 – OFF LEASH AREAS
All beaches between October 16th and April 14th of each year.
The Inglis Trail which runs between Stewart Road and Shaw Road
(see diagram #1).
The open lots 8 &9, District Lot 684, Plan 4438, on the west side of Shaw road directly across from the O’Shea road intersection (see diagram #2).
Dogs in all off leash areas must be within “eyesight” and under the immediate charge and effective control of their owner. Owners are responsible for removing excrement deposited by their dogs.
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DIAGRAM #1
INGLIS TRAIL OFF LEASH AREA
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AREA DESIGNATIONS
DIAGRAM #2
SHAW ROAD OFF LEASH AREA
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SCHEDULE “C”

TO TOWN OF GIBSONS

DOG LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 930, 2002

FINES

DOG LICENCING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 930, 2002	SECTION	FINE
Harbour more than 2 dogs	2.1	$ 75
Dog at large	2.2. a	$ 50
Dog off leash	2.2.c	$ 50
Allow dog in prohibited area	2.2.d	$ 50
Dog not secured	2.2.g	$50
Fail to contain bitch in oestrus (heat)	2.4.a	$100
Fail to leash bitch in oestrus (heat)	2.4.b	$100
Breeding without a license	2.5	$100
Noise which disturbs	2.6	$100
Fail to clean up after dog	2.8	$50
Fail to properly secure	3.1.a	$100
Fail to keep dog muzzled	3.1.b	$100
Fail to post warning sign	3.2.a	$50
Fail to post warning sign	3.2.b	$50
Fail to properly secure	4.3.a	$100
Fail to properly secure	4.3.b	$100
Fail to post warning sign	4.4.a	$50
Fail to post warning sign	4.4.b	$50
No dog license	5.1	$ 50
Fail to affix a dog tag	5.2	$ 50
Fail to surrender a dangerous dog	7.3	$ 200

Maximum $100

Note: Where multiple violations have occurred simultaneously, the lesser fines may be dropped depending on the severity of the situation and at the discretion of the issuing officer in charge.

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SCHEDULE "D"
TO TOWN OF GIBSONS
DOG LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 930, 2002
APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF A DANGEROUS DOG
TOWN OF GIBSONS
474 South Fletcher Road
P.O. Box 340
Gibsons, B.C. V0N 1V0
APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF A DANGEROUS DOG
1. I,_______________________, of ____________________________________________
(name of owner) (address of owner)
in the Town of Gibsons, British Columbia, hereby apply for the release of
Breed: ___________________________ Dog’s Name: ___________________________
Colour: ___________________________ Sex: ___________________________
Age: ___________________________ Dog License No. _________________________
2. I am the owner of the Dog.
3. I am aware and have been informed that the Dog is a dangerous dog within the meaning of section 707.1 of the Local Government Act and I am aware of the responsibility and potential liability which rest with me in keeping or harbouring the Dog and state that the Dog will be kept at: _________________________________________________________________(the “Property”).
4. In consideration of the release of the Dog to me, I hereby acknowledge, covenant and agree with the Town of Gibsons that:
(a) I will keep the dog effectively secured on a leash, while not on the Property;
(b) I will keep the dog securely confined either indoors or in an enclosed pen or other structure capable of preventing the entry of young children and adequately constructed to prevent the dog from escaping, while the dog is on the Property;
(c) I will keep the dog muzzled while not on the Property;
(d) I will notify the Town within 1 week of any change of address which involves the relocation of the Dangerous Dog and amend the Property information in this agreement accordingly;
(e) I will post warning signs that give clear notice of the Dog’s presence to anyone visiting the Property as required in the Town’s Bylaws in effect from time to time;
(f) I will save harmless and indemnify the Town of Gibsons, its Bylaw Enforcement/Compliance Officer, and any of its officers, employees, agents or elected or appointed officials from and against any and all actions, causes of action, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs or expenses whatsoever and by whomsoever brought in any way arising from or caused by the release of the Dog to me or the keeping or harbouring of the Dog by me and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for any personal injury or death inflicted on any other animal or any person by the Dog or any damage to property caused by the Dog.
5. I submit herewith the sum of $__________ in payment of all license and impounding fees payable by me the Town of Gibson’s under the Town’s Bylaws.
_____________________________ _____________________________
(Name of Witness) (Signature of Owner)
_____________________________ _____________________________
(Signature of Witness) (Date)
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SCHEDULE "E"

TO TOWN OF GIBSONS

DOG LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 930, 2002

ANIMAL SURRENDER AND RELEASE

TOWN OF GIBSONS

474 South Fletcher Road

P.O. Box 340

Gibsons, B.C. V0N 1V0

ANIMAL SURRENDER and RELEASE

DESCRIPTION OF DOG:

Age __________ Breed _______________________Colour ________________ (the “Dog”)

Owner’s Name _________________________________ Phone________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

1. I, ___________________________, am the owner of the Dog described above,

and have full responsibility for the Dog.

2. In exchange for the Town of Gibsons undertaking and paying for all expenses involved in euthanizing the Dog, and recognizing that the Dog is a dangerous dog, I do hereby voluntarily surrender the Dog to the Town of Gibsons, and its representatives and agents to be euthanized.

3. I release the Town of Gibsons and its agents and representatives from any loss I may incur due to the seizure, impounding, or authorizing of the Dog.

4. I sign this Release having fully read and understood the release, and having had an opportunity to review this release with legal counsel of my choice.

______________________________

Signature

______________________________

Name (Print)

Date: ______________________________

__________________________________

Witness Signature

__________________________________

Name (Print)

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