Revised Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw to include sections for care of dogs

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 26, 2015 11:30 AM

Summary

The City's Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw now includes a new section that prohibits a person from keeping a dog confined in a vehicle where there is no adequate ventilation or where the internal vehicle temperature exceeds 23 degrees Celsius. The revised bylaw also includes an additional section regulating the transport of dogs outside of the passenger compartment of a vehicle. Changes to the bylaw were supported by Council during its June 22 meeting.

Link to Strategic Plan: The City of Nanaimo has established rules and regulations to control pets and other animals within the City. These regulatory rules have been established by Council through various policies and bylaws to provide for the enjoyment and protection of the community's general population.

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