Enforcement of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995

Dog owners are advised that as a result of public complaints, effective immediately the City of Fernie intends to increase enforcement of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 regulations regarding “Section 13. Control of Dogs” and dog at large violations.  Bylaw Enforcement will immediately issue Violation Tickets to persons in contravention of Bylaw No. 1995 which requires that dogs be under control and on leash at all times when on the street, lane, highway, boulevard, playground, park or other public place within the municipal boundary unless visiting one of the two designated Off-Leash Dog Parks located at the north end of Annex Park and south of the Fernie Aquatic Centre.  Note that dogs are not allowed at all in Rotary Park, Ridgemont Park, or on school grounds.

The current fine for violation of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 is $50.00 up to a maximum of $1,000 for each offence.  To report a possible violation or find out more about your responsibilities, please contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.6817 or bylaw@fernie.ca.  Residents can report a problem online at www.fernie.ca under “I Want To> Report a Problem or Request Service”.