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All persons must carry a bag with them at all times when they walk their dog in case said dog “poops”, or risk a $100 fine.


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30-5. Removal of excrement.

The owner shall carry and use a bag or other device to pick up and remove any excrement said dog shall drop on property other than their own.

30-6. Penalties for offenses.

Any person violating the provisions of this Article shall be subject to a penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.), plus court costs. Each day of continued violation shall be considered as a separate offense.

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One Response to “All persons must carry a bag with them at all times when they walk their dog in case said dog “poops”, or risk a $100 fine.”

Comment from Ledah
Time October 27, 2011 at 4:43 am

That’s not stupid. Stepping into dog poo is gross. It is the duty of the owner to clean up after their pets.

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