Barking dog rules in Newburgh, NY — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Orange County enforces NY Ag & Markets Law Article 7 plus local dog nuisance codes. Persistent barking 15+ minutes or repeated barking is grounds for a summons under most town codes.
NY Ag & Markets §124 allows any resident to file a complaint before a town/village justice. Dog Control Officers investigate. City of Middletown §141 and Town of Warwick Ch. 72 codify 15-minute continuous barking threshold. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement. This barking dogs rule under Orange County's noise ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Orange County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Orange County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
First offense $25-$100 warning; subsequent violations up to $250 and possible dangerous dog hearing if aggression shown.
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