HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-057THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2011-057
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2006-227, a by-law to licence,
regulate and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof within the
limits of the Municipality of Clarington
WHEREAS Sections 9 to 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended ("Municipal Act"), confer the power to pass by-laws regulating or
prohibiting animals to lower-tier municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Dog Owners' Liability Act., R.S.O. 1990, c.D.16, as
amended, provides for controls on pit bulls and other dog breeds as defined in
the Act;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is committed to Responsible Pet
Ownership;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED
THAT By-law 2006-227 be amended as follows:
1.1 That the following definitions be added to Section 1.2:
LEASH FREE AREA -shall mean an area designated by the
Municipality where Dogs are not required to be on a leash but must be
under verbal control of an Owner.
UNDER VERBAL CONTROL -shall mean a dog in a leash free
area that is adhering to the verbal commands of an owner or person that
is verbally capable of controlling the dog to prevent the dog from lunging,
attacking, biting or interfering with a person or another domestic animal.
1.2 That the words "except in a designated area" in section 4.1.4 (b) be
deleted and replaced with the words "except in a Leash Free Area".
1.3 That the following section be added to Section 4 -ANIMALS AT
LARGE:
4.1.5 Notwithstanding Section 4.1.1, an Owner of a Dog may
permit the Dog to be off leash in any Leash Free Area subject to the
following:
(a) No Owner shall bring into any Leash Free Area:
i) a Restricted Pit Bull
ii) a Dog that must be muzzled or leashed in accordance
with an Order to Restrain issued by the Municipality of
Clarington or any other Municipality or under the Dog
Owner's Liability Act (DOLA)
iii) a Female Dog in heat
iv) a Dog without up-to-date vaccinations
v) a Dog wearing a spike, chain or pinch collar
vi) Any other animal other than a Dog
(b) In a Leash Free Area, every Owner of a Dog, shall
i) be feast 16 years of age and capable of controlling
the Dog
ii) ensure that their Dog is Under Verbal Control and
within sight at all times
iii) immediately leash and remove their Dog from the
Leash Free Area if it creates a nuisance or shows
aggressive behaviour towards any person or other
domestic animal
iv) immediately leash and remove their Dog from the
Leash Free Area at the request of an Animal Services
Officer, if, in the opinion of the Animal Services
Officer, the Dog is showing signs of aggressive
behaviour towards any person or other domestic
animal or is creating a nuisance, or if the Owner fails
to comply with any provision of this By-law;
v) upon entering the Leash Free Area keep their Dog on
leash until they are inside the double gate, to prevent
escapes;
vi) upon exiting the Leash Free Area keep their Dog on
leash before exiting the double gate, to prevent
escapes;
vii) carry a suitable leash at all times for each of their
Dog(s);
a. limit the number of dogs they are bringing into the
Leash Free Area to a maximum of three (3)
b. not leave their Dog unattended
4.1.6 Children under 6 years of age are prohibited from entering
any Leash Free Area.
4.1.7 Children between 6 and 12 years of age must be strictly
supervised by an adult attendant while in any Leash Free Area.
4.1.8 No person shall bring in to or possess while in any Leash
Free Area:
any bottles, containers or any other articles equipment, or
utensils, made of glass, china, ceramic or other breakable
substance capable of causing injury to a Dog;
ii) any food, including but not limited to human or canine
variety.
4.1.9 No person shall conduct classes or professional training
within any Leash Free Area.
4.1.10 Every Owner or any person attending a Leash Free Area is
legally responsible for their own dog(s) and any injuries or damage caused
by their dog(s). Persons who choose to use any Leash Free Area do so at
their own risk.
BY-LAW passed in open session this 16~hf May, 2011.
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