Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140 § 168

Current through Chapters 1 to 249 and Chapters 253 to 255 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 140:168 - Service of order to restrain dogs; penalty

The aldermen, board of selectmen or mayor may cause service of such order to be made upon the owner or keeper of the dog by causing a certified copy thereof to be delivered to him; and if he refuses or neglects for twelve hours thereafter to muzzle or restrain such dog as so required, he shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 168

Amended by Acts 2012, c. 193,§§ 37, 38 eff. 10/31/2012.