Dogs in the City of Miami must be leashed when off private property under Miami-Dade County Code Section 5-20. Unsterilized dogs at large: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Off-leash allowed only in designated dog parks.
The City of Miami applies Miami-Dade County leash laws under Section 5-20. Dogs must be leashed at all times on public property, in common areas, and on others' property without consent. Off-leash allowed only in designated dog parks authorized by the city or county. All dogs must be vaccinated against rabies. Miami-Dade Animal Services enforces leash laws. Miami has several dog parks including those in Biscayne Park, Margaret Pace Park, and Blanche Park.
Unsterilized dogs: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Escalating penalties for repeat offenses: 2.5x second, 3x third, 3.5x subsequent.
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