In the event that any dog defecates on any public property or private
property without permission of the owner, it shall be the duty of such dog
owner or person in possession, custody, control or in charge of such dog,
upon being notified that said dog has defecated or deposited canine feces/waste
on such public or private property, to immediately remove such canine feces/waste
by depositing same in a plastic bag or other proper receptacle and properly
disposing of same in a container for the disposal of refuse.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a guide dog, hearing
dog or service dog accompanying any person with a disability, as defined in
§ 292, Subdivision 21, of the New York State Executive Law.
[Amended 8-18-2003 by L.L. No. 10-2003]
This chapter will be enforced by the Animal Control Officer, the Zoning
Administrator, the Building Inspector, the Deputy Building Inspector, the
Fire Inspector, the Deputy Fire Inspector and any police agency having jurisdiction
within the Town of Wappinger.
[Amended 3-22-2004 by L.L. No. 5-2004]
A conviction of a violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation punishable by a fine or civil penalty in the amount set forth in Chapter
122, Article
V, §
122-20E of the Code.