IMPORTANT NOTICE. City of Victoria. SECTION 1 INTERPRETATION . If pets are not allowed, the landlord and the tenant must decide whether allowing pets can be negotiated. Available online and by phone. ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW NO. There are several sections of the City's Animal Responsibility Bylaw that regulate the keeping of cats. h�b```b``�������� € ",@Q��x?00̄�ظ�� {EGGCyGGX However, proof of a dog's age must be provided on request. Smithers. %PDF-1.6 %���� think of their pets as being part of the family. F�dEV����i�1km0KK�-'�b���x6� f����h��vhX�̘@C��h8Ù�d1X�J�)L,iQ��i2�sj�lh���O���Mv^���f^���v��.1p2���ד4�=:M�Z������d��8b�{9��%b������D ���zs^���l�������>�e��ˇ��Du2����՗�q���������?����'_���E׸Z�0|�R���Ь��X���ZW�LՒڨr|��;�D:iq�uq����n�e��.P#ç#����v��� ����b����~z[@ߧ��. We are eager to help and support you in any way possible and offer you personal customer service and care. City parks and public spaces are regularly patrolled by Victoria Animal Control Services to ensure all dogs, and dog owners, are acting responsibly so everyone can enjoy public spaces. The BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association BC represents over 6,000 lawyers, judges, law teachers and law students from across the province. Province of British Columbia Guide 17: What to Know about Pet Bylaws Reviewed June 21, 2012 Revised May 31, 2010 by the Office of Housing & Construction Standards Guide 17: Page 2 of 2 Strata corporations may wish to consult a lawyer with respect to the Guide Animal Act and accommodating owners or tenants who have guide dogs or other guide animals. Exotic pets require a permit to import and possess, however there is a list of 43 species that are exempt from this. Controlled Alien Species – Prohibited Reptiles by Common Name Page 3 of 33 Common Name Family Genus Species Boas cont… Anaconda, Yellow Boidae Eunectes notaeus Boa, … Pet regulations and fines. Sometimes animal by-laws include conditions that people living in the body corporate must comply with when they bring an animal into the scheme. A service animal is any animal trained to assist a person with a disability. For anyone using the site to search or browse legislation, no action is required as all requests to the current domain will … has declared a state of emergency. Animal Control & Licences. Employers should ensure that they are not in breach of a term that prohibits tenants from bringing animals into the premises. These rules do not apply to guide and service dogs. Backyard chickens. “White Cane Laws”: these are motor vehicle laws that many states have enacted that offer special care and precautions towards the blind and disabled. All Dogs Must be Licensed. h��Ymo�8�+�K��V|�8o��=$��b}Pm*�c�����{��d��ڎ��&�I����!G\3�7L��2�5jǔT�=S4� What is a service animal? Timothy Clary / AFP / Getty Images 2.12. It’s very important for both tenants and landlords to understand their rights and the rules around renting with pets. B.C. The Law. Pet Restrictions Under the Standard Bylaws Global News Hour at 6 BC Whole Foods faces backlash before reversing rule prohibiting staff wearing poppies Access version in force: 1. between Jan 1, 2004 and Jan 17, 2016 (past) Prior … January 18 2016 - BC's new Guide Dog and Service Dog Act becomes law Stronger rules supporting better access to public spaces and strata properties for people with guide and service dogs come into effect January 18, 2016. Rescuers Must Spay or Neuter Cats Prior to Adoption. endstream endobj startxref Preventing farm animals from being processed for food is therefore not, as a rule, charitable. Food Safety Regulations. %%EOF 1.3 Table of contents . Reg. Pit bull advocates overturned the ban in Vancouver in 2005 and in North Vancouver in 2006. Inspection fees, taxes and duties. In ancient times, animals have been hung or burned alive for their "crimes". In British Columbia there is no rule that every dog is entitled to one bite before the owner is held responsible for vicious acts by their dog. Vancouver Building By-law (CBO) Zoning and Development By-law; Consolidated bylaws; Individual bylaws ; Park Board bylaws; Corporate Plan; Digital Strategy; Geospatial Strategic Roadmap; Internal audit reports; Awarded bids; The Vancouver Charter; City operations and policies; City boards and agencies; Municipal elections; Animal Control Bylaw 9150. What is the CRD? Last week, we published No Pet City, our story about the difficulty pet-owners who rent face in this city when it comes to finding a place to live.We spoke with Amy Morris, policy and outreach officer at the BC SPCA, about these critical issues (including a couple we didn't have room for in our April magazine).