Sec. 3-31. - To be restrained at all times.

The owner shall keep the dog under restraint at all times and shall not permit the dog to be at large or off the premises of the owner, unless under the control of a competent person and further restrained by a leash no longer than six feet in length. Further, in the event that the dog is on a property with multiple residents (i.e. apartment, condominium, etc.) the owner shall so restrain the dog in all common areas, including but not limited to hallways, yards, and basements.

(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08)

State Law reference— Authority to regulate dogs running at large, G.L. 1956, § 4-13-15.1.