Dogs; tethering and confinement requirements provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalties for, animal control officer enforcement of, violations established

Summary

The Senate passed a bill that requires dogs that are tethered or kept in a confined area to have enough room to move freely and to be housed in fully enclosed spaces with proper openings for entry and exit. It also lists certain people and activities that are exempt, creates criminal penalties for non‑compliance, and gives animal control officers authority to enforce the rules. The measure is now enacted.

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