In unincorporated Greenville County, dogs may not run at large. County Code § 4-18(1) makes it unlawful to allow an animal to run off property the owner owns, rents, or controls. Off-property dogs must be leashed and under physical control.
Greenville County Code Chapter 4, Article II governs dogs and cats in the unincorporated county. "Running at large" is defined in § 4-11 as "being off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under the physical control of the owner or keeper by means of a leash or other similar restraining device." Section 4-18(1) makes it unlawful to "allow his animal to run at large off property owned, rented or controlled by him." Animal Control may impound any dog or cat running at large (§ 4-22). Incorporated cities (Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, etc.) set their own leash rules under § 4-24.
Misdemeanor under § 4-23, punishable within magistrate's court limits; each day is a separate offense. Impoundment/boarding fees start at $85 (first offense) and rise to $250.
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