Yes. In unincorporated Snohomish County it is unlawful to let a dog roam or be off your premises unless it is under control on a leash of eight feet or less. Off-leash dogs are a public nuisance and may be impounded.
SCC 9.14.030 bars owners from allowing a dog to roam, run, stray, or be off the owner's premises, or on any public place, unless the dog is under control. "Under control" (SCC 9.01.030) means restrained by a secure leash or other restraint not more than eight feet long and under the physical control of a person capable of restricting the animal's movement. Designated off-leash areas on county park property are excepted. A dog found off premises and not under control is declared a public nuisance and may be seized and impounded subject to redemption under chapter 9.12 SCC.
An off-leash dog is a public nuisance and may be seized and impounded; owner pays impound and redemption fees. Infractions typically carry fines around $100 for a first offense.
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