Victoria By-law 11-044, s. 17(2) — Animal Responsibility Bylaw

no person shall:

Despite subsection (1), the owner of a dog may allow the dog to be in a leash- optional area of a park shown on a map included in Schedule A without being firmly held if

• (a) the dog is in the area during the times listed in Column 2 of the table in Schedule A opposite the name of the park in Column 1,
• (b) the dog is under the effective control of a competent person,
• (c) the leash-optional area is not being used under a permit issued by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, and
• (d) the leash-optional area has not been closed by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture.