1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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Washtenaw County, MI enforces the Michigan Dog Law of 1919 (MCL 287.261 et seq.) for licensing and dangerous-dog rules. MCL 287.262 requires every dog over 4 months old to be licensed annually with proof of current rabies vaccination - the Washtenaw County Treasurer (734-222-6600) issues licenses for all residents except the City of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township, which issue their own. MCL 287.286a prohibits dogs from running at large outside the owner's property. Dogs must be on a leash held by a person when walking in public. Ann Arbor enforces local leash rules through AAPD Animal Control, and Washtenaw County Sheriff handles unincorporated enforcement.
1 cities in Washtenaw County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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