Nanaimo By-law 7316, s. 38(a) — Animal Responsibility Bylaw

No Person shall:

• transport any Animals in a motor vehicle outside the passenger compartment or in an uncovered passenger compartment unless the Animal is adequately confined in a cage which is securely fastened to the vehicle, or secured in a body harness or other manner of fastening adequate to prevent the Animal from jumping or falling off the vehicle or otherwise injuring itself;
• or
• (b) keep an Animal confined in an Enclosure, including a motor vehicle, without sufficient ventilation to prevent the Animal from suffering discomfort or heat or cold-related injury. Such enclosed space or vehicle, if stationary, shall be in an area providing sufficient shade to protect the Animal from the direct rays of the sun at all times, and shall, by means of open windows or operating mechanical device, supply fresh or cooled air to prevent the Animal from suffering Distress, discomfort or heat related injury.