Domestic Animal Control Bylaw 924

Public Service Announcement
Domestic Animal Control Bylaw 924
March 14, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Following complaints and inquiries from residents, the City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents of Domestic Animal Control Bylaw 924:

Nuisances

15.1: If an animal defecates on any public or private property other than the property of its owner, the owner shall remove such feces immediately. If an Animal is on any public or private property other than the property of its owner, the owner shall have in his/her possession a suitable means of facilitating the removal of its animals feces.

15.2: If an animal defecates on private property, the owner of the property shall remove all feces within a reasonable time frame as not to cause any unsightly property concerns, as well as not cause any nuisance to any other person and dispose of the feces in an acceptable container.

Failure to comply with Section 15.1 and 15.2 of the Domestic Animal Control Bylaw 924 can result in $200.00 fine.

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that animal tags are available for pick up at building 901 at the Municipal Enforcement Department at no charge.

Residents can familiarize themselves with the Domestic Animal Control Bylaw 924 by visiting https://www.iqaluit.ca/content/law-no-924-domestic-animal-control

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For additional information during business hours, please contact: 
Rod Mugford
Chief Municipal Officer
867-979-5670 | r.mugford@iqaluit.ca