Please Note: in a Bylaw That Is “Unofficially Consolidated”, the Original Approved Bylaw Is Updated to Include All of the Approved Amendments to That Bylaw
CITY OF COLD LAKE BYLAW #535-PL-14 A BYLAW REGULATING ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL- Unofficial Consolidation Please note: in a bylaw that is “Unofficially Consolidated”, the original approved bylaw is updated to include all of the approved amendments to that bylaw. A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF COLD LAKE, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary and in the public interest to regulate the care and control of animals within the City of Cold Lake; and AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 provides that Council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting wild and domestic animals and activities in relation to them; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 provides that Council may by bylaw regulate, prohibit or provide for a system of licenses, permits or approvals including establishing fees for such licenses, permits and approvals; NOW THEREFORE, by the authority of the Council of the City of Cold Lake, in the Province of Alberta, Council enacts the bylaw as follows: SECTION 1 - TITLE 1. This Bylaw shall be cited as the “Animal Care and Control Bylaw”. SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS 2. In this bylaw: 2.1. “Animal” means any animal either wild or domesticated and includes dogs, cats, and livestock, unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw. 2.2. “Animal Control Officer” means a Peace Officer, Bylaw Officer, a member of the RCMP or any person, firm, or corporation appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the City or under contract to the City to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw, and also includes a Special Constable or Peace Officer of the Alberta SPCA.
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