Worcester County requires dogs under control at all times (MGL c.140 §157). Dog licensing required through city/town clerk (MGL c.140 §155). Rabies vaccination mandatory.
Worcester County requires dogs to be under control at all times per MGL c.140 §157. Dog licensing is required through the city/town clerk per MGL c.140 §155. Rabies vaccination required. Off-leash exercise in designated areas only. Animal control officers enforce dog laws. Dangerous dog provisions are behavior-based. Many MA communities have active dog parks. MGL c.140 §157 allows selectmen/mayor to order restraint of nuisance dogs.
Dog at large: $25 to $100. Unlicensed dog: $50 to $100 + late fee. Failure to clean up: $25 to $100. Dangerous dog: significant penalties.
Worcester County, MA
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Worcester County, MA
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