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Animal Control is handled by the Groveland Police Department.
For more information, contact Officer Stephen Sargent at ssargent@grovelandpolice.com or (978) 521-1212
Town Animal Bylaws
LEASH LAWS-DOGS
- General Bylaw Sec 3-2
- Enforcement by Animal Control/Police Officer
- 1st Offense-Warning
- 2nd Offense-$15.00
- 3rd Offense-$25.00
- 4th and subsequent offense $50.00
LICENSING OF DOGS AND KENNELS
- General Bylaw Sec 3-3
- Fine $25.00
- Enforcement by Animal Control/Police Officer
- Fine schedule: After June 1st of each year licensing fee plus $10.00 fine per unlicensed dog.
After July 1st of each year licensing fee plus $15.00 fine per unlicensed dog.
After August 1st of each year licensing fee plus $25.00 fine per
unlicensed dog.
DISPOSAL OF DOG WASTE
General Bylaw Sec 3-4
Fine $300.00
Enforcement by Animal Control or Police Officer
Fine Schedule: 1st Offense $10.00, 2nd and each subsequent offense $20.00
thereafter.