Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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(c) a direct bill sent to the owner or keeper of the dog.

(ii) If the court overturns an order of euthanasia, the Town shall pay all reasonable costs incurred for the housing and care of the dog during any period of impoundment.

7. Penalties.

a. If an owner or keeper of a dog is found in violation of an order issued under this section, the dog shall be subject to seizure and impoundment by a law enforcement or animal control officer (the “Seizing Authority”).

b. If the keeper of the dog is in violation, all reasonable effort shall be made by the Seizing Authority to notify the owner of the dog of such seizure. Upon receipt of such notice, the owner may file a petition with the Select Board, within 7 days, for the return of the dog to the owner. The owner or keeper shall be ordered to immediately surrender to the Select Board the license and tags in the person's possession, if any, and the owner or keeper shall be prohibited from licensing a dog within the commonwealth for 5 years.

c. If the Select Board determines that a dog is dangerous or a nuisance or that a dog owner or keeper has violated an order issued under this section, it shall report such violations to the issuing licensing authority within 30 days.

B. Chaining or Tethering Dogs and Humane Conditions

(ART. 10, ATM – 04/23/18)

The following shall be done in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 140, s. 174E: