Sec. 3-42. - Access to East Providence Dog Park for licensed dogs; permit and rules.

(a)

The director of department of public works shall have the power to designate any city park, or a portion thereof, as a dog park.

(b)

Every resident of the city who is the owner or keeper of a currently licensed dog, pursuant to section 3-35, shall be permitted to use any designated dog park, provided that the resident obtains:

(1)

An annual dog park permit to be issued by the city clerk, at no additional fee, upon the granting of a dog license from the city clerk pursuant to section 3-35.

(2)

Only one dog park permit shall be issued for each dog license issued pursuant to section 3-35 and the dog permit shall not be transferred to any other dog.

(c)

The animal control officer (ACO) shall promulgate a set of rules and regulations governing access and use of any dog park to protect the health and safety of patrons and dogs within the park. The rules and regulations shall include the following:

(l)

All dogs within the park must be collared, with city dog license attached, at all times.

(2)

Every dog must be attended by its owner or keeper at all times.

(3)

No dog previously adjudicated as dangerous, aggressive, or vicious shall be permitted within the park.

(d)

Pursuant to section 3-13, the ACO and/or officer of the East Providence Police Department may issue a citation for a violation of this section including a temporary order prohibiting further use of the dog park by a violator subject to a hearing in municipal court.

(e)

Any owner of a dog in violation of this section shall be fined pursuant to section 3-16(a) of this chapter, and shall be prohibited from use of any city dog park until such time as any outstanding fines are paid and/or a proper license is obtained.

(Ch. 773, § I, 6-16-20)