PUBLIC HEARING 0304
Summary
The bill mandates that any dog six months of age or older be licensed through the town clerk or the Department of Agriculture by June 30 of each licensing cycle, with fees of $15 for neutered/spayed dogs and $12 for intact dogs plus a $1 processing fee. Owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate, unless exempt, and will face a $1 per month penalty for each month the dog remains unlicensed. The law also sets procedures for transferring licenses, temporary licensing of shelter dogs, and designates a portion of fees for an animal population control fund.
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