Meridian, ID Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Except as otherwise allowed by law, it shall be unlawful for any dog owner to allow or cause any dog owned by such person to be or remain in any public place, unless such dog is controlled by a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length. A person's first violation of this subsection shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00). A person's second violation of this subsection shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00). A person's third violation of this subsection shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00). The animal control officer may seize and impound any dog found in violation of this subsection.

E. Dog at large on private premises. It shall be unlawful for any dog owner to allow or cause such dog to be or remain upon any private premises without the consent of the person in possession of such premises. A person's first violation of this subsection shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). A person's second violation of this subsection shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00). A person's third violation of this subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) and ninety (90) days' jail. The animal control officer may seize and impound any dog found in violation of this subsection.

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