Simpsonville, SC Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Leash required off property
- Yes (Sec. 6-7)
- Max leash length
- 12 feet
- Running at large
- Prohibited (Sec. 6-41)
- Impound kennel fee
- $35.00 plus $5/day
- Clean-up required
- Yes, off own property
Summary
Simpsonville requires all dogs to be leashed and under control whenever off the owner's private property. Leashes may not exceed 12 feet. Letting a dog run at large beyond your land is unlawful and owners must remove pet excrement.
All dogs when off the private property where the dog is housed shall be in the control of the owner and on a leash at all times. Leashes shall not exceed 12 feet in length.
Full Breakdown
Under Simpsonville City Code Sec. 6-7, all dogs off the property where they are housed must be on a leash at all times, and leashes cannot exceed 12 feet; the handler must be able to control the animal. Sec. 6-41 separately bans letting any dog run at large beyond land the owner leases, occupies or controls. Police may seize at-large dogs and impound them (Sec. 6-42). Owners must clean up excrement off their own property (Sec. 6-7(c)). Dogs are barred from athletic fields, Veteran's Memorial and Heritage Park except service/police dogs.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor; fined per Sec. 1-9. Impounded at-large dogs incur a $5.00/day penalty plus a $35.00 kennel fee (Sec. 6-43); unclaimed after 5 days, disposed of.
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