§ 8-2. Harboring of dogs.  


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  • A. 
    Any person harboring a dog shall be responsible for the control of the animal at all times. It shall not be permitted to stray off the premises of such person unless restrained by a chain or leash which may not exceed six (6) feet in length.
    B. 
    No person shall harbor any dog which by its frequent barking, howling or whining shall unreasonably disturb the comfort or repose of the community.
    C. 
    No person owning or occupying any premises on which a dog is harbored shall permit the premises to become unclean, unsanitary or to become the source of offensive odors due to an accumulation of animal droppings.
    D. 
    Any person harboring a dog shall make a reasonable effort to expeditiously remove any droppings left by the dog on any public place or private property not under the control of said person.
    E. 
    No person shall harbor a dog not licensed as required by Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State.