Leash Laws By State
Preliminary Note: Several states have enacted state-wide leash laws. These laws are usually referred to as, "Running at Large Statutes." In states that don't have "Running at Large Statutes," local governments, such as counties, towns, cities, municipalities, and boroughs, are usually permitted to enact their own leash laws. But even in states that have passed state-wide leash laws, it's often the case that the state government permits local governments to pass additional leash laws. Oftentimes, the local laws are stricter than the state law. The following guide outlines state leash laws. To learn what else might be required in the community where you live, you should contact your local government.
Please note: State law information collected from LexisNexis™ electronic database in 2005. All of our lawyers are licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. We also have lawyers licensed to practice in Ohio, and West Virginia and we associate with experienced attorneys in other states.
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