NY Agriculture and Markets Law §123 and §161 require dogs be restrained. Broome County parks including Otsiningo, Grippen, and Dorchester require leashes under 6 feet. Binghamton Code Ch. 107 enforces a 6-ft leash within the city, and Johnson City and Vestal apply similar rules. Off-leash is prohibited outside designated dog runs.
Dog restraint in Broome County is governed by NY Ag and Markets Law §123 (dangerous dog proceedings) and §161 (licensing and running-at-large prohibition). Binghamton City Code Ch. 107 §4 requires dogs be leashed on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length whenever off the owner's property. Broome County Parks Rules (adopted by the County Legislature) require leashes in Otsiningo Park, Grippen Park, Dorchester Park, and Greenwood Park. Running-at-large triggers impoundment at the Broome County Dog Shelter on Lt. Vanwinkle Drive, Binghamton. Reclaim fees apply plus boarding per day.
Binghamton first offense $25-$100; running at large triggers impoundment at the Broome County Dog Shelter with reclaim fees $25-$75 plus $10-$15 per day boarding. Repeat violations can reach $250.
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