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Dog fouling (577) Service

URI
http://id.esd.org.uk/service/577
Description
Any person who permits a dog that is in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is committing an offence. The local authority are responsible for monitoring dog fouling and for initiating court proceedings against offenders. In Scotland legislation makes it an offence not to clear up after your dog. Offenders face a fixed penalty of which increases if not paid within 28 days. Offenders can also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Modified
16 May 2019
Status
Live
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