Barking dog rules in Las Cruces, NM — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Habitual or prolonged animal noise is a nuisance in Las Cruces; barking audible 30 or more feet from the property can be cited under the noise ordinance.
Las Cruces treats persistent animal noise as a nuisance under the noise ordinance in Chapter 19, Article III, Division 2 of the Municipal Code, which lists animal noise among prohibited noise sources. Barking, howling or other animal noise that is loud, habitual and audible 30 or more feet from its source disturbs the peace and can be cited. Complaints are handled by the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley and Las Cruces Codes Enforcement. NMSA 30-20-1 covers disturbing the peace statewide.
Handled by Las Cruces Codes Enforcement and the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley; repeat barking nuisances bring municipal citations, and NMSA 30-20-1 carries up to $500.
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