2016-097 Amend Canine Control By-LawThe Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2016-097
A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2011-177, Being a By-law to regulate, license and
control canines within the Township of Oro-Medonte
(Canine Control By-law)
Whereas the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.24,
the Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.22, the Pounds Act, R.S.O. c. P.17, the
Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16, the Health Protection and Promotion
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, contain provisions enabling municipalities to pass By-laws;
And Whereas Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
defines spheres of jurisdiction under which a municipality may pass by-laws;
And Whereas the spheres of jurisdiction include animals;
And Whereas Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
states that if a municipality passes a by-law regulating or prohibiting with respect to the
being at large or trespassing of animals, it may provide for, (a) the seizure and
impounding of animals being at large or trespassing contrary to the by-law; and (b) the
sale of impounded animals, (i) if they are not claimed within a reasonable time, (ii) if the
expenses of the municipality respecting the impounding of the animals are not paid, or
(iii) at such time and in such manner as is provided in the By-law;
And Whereas Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte did, on the 14th day of
December 2011, enact By-law No. 2011-177 to regulate, license and control canines
within the Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas Council deems it necessary to amend By-law No. 2011-177;
Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby
enacts as follows:
1. And that Appendix "A" to By-law No. 2011-177 be amended by deleting Section 6.3
an replacing it with the following:
"6.3 No dog shall be returned to the owner from the Pound unless a valid Canine
Release Form, substantially in for the form attached as Schedule "B", has been
issued by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. Township staff is authorized
to amend the Canine Release Form as deemed appropriate."
2. That Schedule "B" to By-law No. 2011-177 be deleted and replaced with Schedule
"A" attached hereto and titled "Schedule "B" — By-law No. 2011-177 Canine Release
Form".
3. This By-law shall come into force effect on July 1, 2016.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 22"d day of June
2016.
The CoWorptigyl of ttke Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, H.S. H
Irwin
Township (f
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2016-097
Schedule "B" - By-law No. 2011-177
Canine Release Form
The owner of a canine being held at the Pound has addressed all matters concerning
the apprehension of the canine. The Township has no further reason to hold this
canine and consents to its release.
Owner's Name:
Canine's Name:
Current Tag #:
Description of
Canine:
Date:
Print Name:
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO)
MLEO
Signature:
Number