VILLAGE OF ESSEX JUNCTION
MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 5.
REGULATION OF DOGS
SECTION 501:
No person shall keep a dog that becomes a public nuisance by excessive barking, howls, or any other manner. No person who owns a dog or is responsible for the keeping or control of a dog shall permit the dog to roam freely out of such person’s control. "Control" is defined as being on the owner's property or being on a leash of the owner, agent or guardian of the dog. (Amended Sept. 8, 1998)
SECTION 502:
A person who owns a dog or is responsible for the keeping or control of a dog shall be responsible for cleaning up after the dog when the dog is off such person's property.
SECTION 503:
A person whose dog defecates off the owner’s property or in the public right-of-way shall be required to pick up any fecal matter and properly dispose of it in a trash container. (Amended 6/24/03)