Lynn prohibits any dog from running at large; dogs must be indoors, in a safely enclosed yard, or on a leash. Dogs are licensed annually through the City Clerk, with licenses renewed by April 1.
Lynn Animal Control bars any dog from running at large at any time; a dog must be kept indoors, in a sufficiently and safely enclosed yard, or on a leash. Dogs are banned from Pine Grove Cemetery. All dogs are licensed annually through the City Clerk in Room 201 of City Hall, with licenses renewed by April 1 each year, and rabies vaccination is required. Off-leash use is limited to the Barkland Avenue Dog Park, which requires a valid dog tag, proof of vaccination, and a city dog license, with adult supervision. Massachusetts sets the licensing framework in MGL c.140 §155.
A dog running at large is subject to animal control impoundment and fines. Keeping an unlicensed dog draws a penalty plus back license fees. Rabies vaccination must be current for licensing.
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