Town of Rockport

"SPECIAL NOTICE"

No dogs are allowed on beaches from June 1 to September 15th.
Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Dog Control Officer is appointed by the Selectmen to to enforce state and local laws with regard to dogs. The main duties consist of the following:

1. Take complaints about nuisance dogs
2. Keep dogs out of prohibited areas
3. Make sure that fecal deposits are disposed of properly
4. Make sure that dog tags are issued to all dogs residing in Rockport
5. Pick-up of offending dogs
6. Issue Notice of Violation of by-law.

Any dog found to be in violation of this by-law and not under the immediate control of its owner or any other person may be picked up by the Dog Officer and either returned to the owner or deposited in a dog pound or similar facility. The owner shall be required to pay (in addition to any applicable fine) a pick-up fee of $20.00 and also shall be responsible for all costs of maintaining and keeping the animal at the dog pound or similar facility.)

A CURRENT RABIES CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENTED TO TOWN CLERK WHEN REGISTERING DOGS


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"SPECIAL NOTICE" No dogs are allowed on beaches from June 1 to September 15th. Thank you for your cooperation.

"SPECIAL NOTICE"

No dogs are allowed on beaches from June 1 to September 15th.
Thank you for your cooperation.