Massachusetts does not ban specific dog breeds statewide. Some municipalities have attempted BSL with mixed results. Dangerous dog provisions are behavior-based.
Massachusetts does not have a statewide breed ban. Dangerous dog provisions under MGL c.140 §157 are behavior-based. Some MA municipalities have attempted breed-specific legislation with varying legal outcomes. Individual dog behavior determines dangerous dog designation. Municipal hearing officers or courts handle dangerous dog proceedings. HOA breed restrictions are separate from municipal law.
Dangerous dog orders: restraint, muzzling, confinement. Failure to comply: fines up to $500. Severe attack: possible euthanasia order.
Worcester County, MA
No county ordinance. Dog and animal noise complaints are handled by individual city and town animal control officers. Each municipality sets its own nuisance...
Worcester County, MA
No county ordinance. Construction hour restrictions are set by individual cities and towns within Worcester County. Contact the relevant city or town buildin...
Worcester County, MA
Worcester County, MA has no county government and passes no ordinances. All noise rules are set by individual cities and towns. The county government was abo...
Worcester County, MA
No county commercial vehicle parking ordinance. Restrictions on commercial vehicle parking in residential zones are set by individual municipalities under lo...
Worcester County, MA
No county RV parking rule. Individual cities/towns regulate storage of recreational vehicles. Check each municipality's zoning ordinance for on-street and dr...
Worcester County, MA
No county parking ordinance. Street parking rules are set by individual municipalities. Contact your city or town public works or police department for local...
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