[Amended 10-15-2009]
The owner or keeper of any dog shall be required
to keep such dog on a leash or lead while within the confines of public
streets, sidewalks, highways, parks and other public places and grounds
within the Town of Colchester, except within the fenced enclosure
of the Town of Colchester's designated dog park(s).
Dogs found roaming at large, in violation of
the provisions of this article shall be subject to the provisions
of C.G.S.§ 22-332 relating to impounding and disposition.
In addition, any owner or keeper who allows
his or her dog to roam at large, in violation of this article, shall
forfeit and pay for the use of the Town of Colchester a fine of $25
to be recovered by an action of this article brought in the name of
the Treasurer of the Town.