New Rochelle City Code Chapter 99 requires all dogs to be leashed in public. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment. Annual licensing and rabies vaccination required under NY Agriculture & Markets Law.
Chapter 99 (Dogs) of the New Rochelle City Code requires dogs to be under the control of a responsible person by means of a leash when in public areas. Dogs must be licensed annually with the City Clerk and wear current rabies tags. Westchester County Department of Health handles rabies enforcement. Off-leash activity is only permitted in designated dog parks or on private property with owner consent.
First offense: $25-$100 fine. Repeated offenses escalate. Dogs impounded by animal control; owner must pay boarding fees plus license/rabies costs to reclaim.
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