Town of 
BOONVILLE 
New York

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dog Control officer is responsible for the seizure of: 

•Any dog which is not identified and which is not on the owner’s premises, 117.1a,

•Any dog which is not licensed whether on or off the owner’s premises, 117.1b,

•Any licensed dog not in control of or not on the premises of the dog’s owner or custodian if there is probable cause to believe the dog is a dangerous dog, 117.1c,

•Any dog which poses an immediate threat to public safety, 117.1d, 3 -Promptly upon seizure the DCO shall immediately commence a dangerous dog proceeding;

•Any dog in violation of any local law or ordinance relating to the control of dogs.

For more information, visit the Dog Control Officer and Municipal Shelter Guide of New York State.

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