Victoria By-law 11-044, s. 49 — of the Community Charter

of the Community Charter;

“cat” means any animal of the species Felis domesticus, regardless of age or sex; “chicken” means an animal of the species Gallus gallus domesticus; “dangerous dog” means a dog that has been designated as a dangerous dog under section 28; “dog” means any animal of the species Canis familiaris, regardless of age or sex; "farm animal" means any domesticated animal normally raised for food, milk or as a beast of burden and includes cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, mules, donkeys, asses and oxen but does not include poultry or bees; “guinea pig” means an animal of the species Cavia porcellus that is apparently over the age of twelve weeks old; Bylaw current to July, 2022. To obtain latest amendments, if any, contact Legislative Services at 250-361-0571. “keep” means to lodge, possess, have care and control of, harbour, board, or feed on a regular basis; “lot” has the same meaning as in the Zoning Regulation Bylaw; “motor vehicle” means a self-propelled vehicle other than a motorized wheelchair; "owner" in respect of any animal includes (4) Section 19 does not apply to a person with respect to a dog participating in a show, exhibition or performance that is being conducted in accordance with a permit issued by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture. (5) Section 19 does not apply to a dangerous dog. (6) Section 20 does not apply to peafowl in Beacon Hill Park. 3A (1) If, in the opinion of Council, application of any provision in Parts 4 or 7 of this Bylaw would result in undue hardship, Council may, by resolution, exempt a person or property from the application of that provision.