Licensing and By-law Enforcement
		The By-law Department has a variety of responsibilities including the enforcement of parking by-laws, animal control by-laws, and any other by-law, which imposes regulations on the general public. The Municipality operates a dog pound to house lost pets. This Department is responsible for this function as well.
		Should you want a raffle licence, lottery licence, business licensing, or require any information on selling goods/wares or on gambling, this is the Department you should see.
		The following are some of the by-laws enforced in the Municipality of Dysart et al
			2001-55 Consolidated Parking By-law 93-19 2000-44 Animal Control 2007-87 Amend By-law 00-44, Regulate Dogs 2004-42 Refreshment Vehicles Licensing 2004-43 Tourist Camps and Trailer Camps Licensing 2004-44 Transient Traders Licensing 1988-18 Noise By-law 1999-47 Bicycles, Skateboards & Rollerblades 2007-90 Regulate Signs and Other Advertising Devices 1989-38 Dumping Refuse
		PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
			Property owners and visitors are cautioned to be aware that By-Law 2006-26, s.3. states that: “No person shall park or stand a vehicle in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic, the clearing of snow, or the sanding and maintenance of a highway.” The fine associated with this offence is $200.00 and your vehicle may be towed away. You are urged to ensure that your have your own private parking accessible prior to your arrival.
		Dog Tags
			Dog tags are required for all dogs within the Municipality. Dogs are not permitted to run at large and the owner may face a fine if this occurs. For further information on keeping pets, please be aware of our Animal Control By-law.
		Designated Disabled Parking
			You should be aware that in accordance with the new Municipal Act, 2001 and the Highway Traffic Act c.H.8, the minimum fine for the misuse of a disabled parking permit or a designated disabled parking space is $300.00.
		Sign By-law
			The sign by-law regulates signs and other advertising devices within the Municipality of Dysart et al. Any sign that is erected or altered in contravention of this by-law shall be removed by the Municipality at the owner’s expense and the person who contravenes is guilty of an offense and upon conviction is liable to a fine under the Provincial Offences Act.
		For specific information on any of our regulatory by-laws, our Municipal Law Enforcement Officer will be pleased to assist you.
		If you call after hours or on the weekend regarding a non-emergency, please leave a detailed voice mail message and an officer will get back to you as soon as possible. Please, if you are calling on the weekend about noise or a vicious dog, contact the Ontario Provincial Police.
		Department Contacts
		Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Please refer to our Contact Information.
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Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389, Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0   Telephone: (705) 457-1740 Fax: (705) 457-1964   Email     © 2004 Maddock Group Inc