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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1. Issuance. Along with the license, the Town Clerk shall issue a durable tag inscribed with the license number, designation of the Town of Arlington, and the year of issue.

2. Affixed to dog. The owner or keeper of the licensed dog shall keep a collar or harness of leather or other suitable material affixed around the dog’s neck or body to which the tag shall be securely attached.

3. Lost tags. If the tag is lost or destroyed, the owner or keeper shall immediately secure a substitute tag from the Town Clerk for a fee to be determined by the Town Clerk.

E. Exemptions. The requirements of this section shall not apply

to a dog housed in a research institution.

F. Fees. (ART. 10, ATM – 04/23/18)

1. Annual license fees. The annual license fees are as follows:

a. female: $20

b. spayed female: $15

c. male: $20

d. neutered male: $15

To be charged the lower fee for licensing a spayed or neutered dog, the license applicant must provide proof of spay or neuter in the form of either: (a) a certificate from the veterinarian who spayed or neutered the dog; (b) a veterinary bill for performing the procedure; or (c) a statement signed under the penalties of perjury by a veterinarian registered and practicing in the Commonwealth describing the dog and stating that the veterinarian has examined the dog and that the dog appears to be spayed or neutered and therefore incapable of propagation.

2. Failure to comply; penalties.

a. Penalty for failure to comply with licensing requirements.

Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable by a fine of $25 said fine to be assessed by the Town Clerk as part of the fees paid to license a dog.