Halifax By-law A-700, s. 8(1) — Animal By-law

It shall be an offence to own an animal not being a cat or dog:

• (a) that is off the property of the owner at any time unless that animal is:
• (i) enclosed inside an escape-proof building or fenced area with the permission of the owner or occupant of the building or fenced area;
• (ii) enclosed inside an escape proof aquarium, pen, cage or container of durable construction; or
• (iii) securely tethered on a leash, harness, chain or other device that is held by a person in an escape proof manner, provided that this sub-clause shall not apply to snakes.
• (b) that damages any public or private property; or
• (c) that defecates on any public or private property other than the property of its owner, unless the owner immediately removes the defecation.