Marin County Code Title 8 (Animals), Chapter 8.04 requires dogs in public places to be restrained by a leash of sufficient length to allow constant control. Marin Humane enforces leash laws in unincorporated areas and most contracted cities, with fines for off-leash violations.
Title 8 of the Marin County Code regulates animals in unincorporated Marin. Chapter 8.04 requires that dogs on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public places be restrained by a leash of sufficient length to enable the handler to maintain constant control. Off-leash use is allowed only in designated areas such as posted off-leash dog parks and certain open-space preserves with specific posted rules. Marin Humane Society administers animal services on contract for the county and most cities, handling enforcement, citations, and impounds.
Off-leash violations are infractions issued by Marin Humane officers. First-offense fines typically start around $50 and escalate for repeats. Owners of dogs that bite while off-leash face civil liability and possible Title 8 nuisance-dog declarations.
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