Brooklyn dogs must be leashed with a lead no longer than 6 feet in public places under NYC Health Code §161.05, with limited off-leash hours in designated parks.
Under NYC Health Code §161.05, all dogs in Brooklyn must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when in public places, including sidewalks, streets, and most parks. Violations carry fines starting at $100. NYC Parks Department designates specific off-leash hours (generally before 9:00 AM and after 9:00 PM) in Prospect Park, Fort Greene Park, McCarren Park, and other parks from April 1 through October 31. Dogs must wear a tag with the owner's name and address. Owners must clean up after their dogs under Admin Code §16-118 (the 'Pooper Scooper Law'), with a $250 fine for non-compliance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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