[Adopted by the Board of Selectmen 11-17-2004]
Any person having control or ownership of any
dog shall keep said dog on a leash, cord, chain or lead, or confined
within a vehicle, or confined within the real property limits of the
owner or person in control of said dog, unless such dog is then being
used for hunting or herding, supervised competition or exhibition,
or training for any such activity and, while engaged in any such activity
or training for any such activity, such dog is accompanied by its
owner or custodian. For purposes of this section, the term "accompanied"
means that the owner or custodian must be able to see or hear, or
both, or have reasonable knowledge of where the dog is hunting or
herding, or where training is being conducted or where trials are
being held. Nothing herein provided shall mean that the dog must be
within sight at all times.
Any owner or person having control of any dog
shall not permit said dog to defecate on public property, including
but not limited to public streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, or any
other public grounds within Wolfeboro, or permit said dog to defecate
on any private property other than the premises of the owner or person
having control of said dog, unless said defecation is removed immediately.
This article shall be enforced by any law enforcement
officer and by the Animal Control Officer. A warning notice shall
be issued for the first violation of this article and further violations
shall subject the violator to a fine of not more than $25 for each
violation.
This article shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption by the Board of Selectmen.
