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(a)
Removal and disposal required. Any person having control of an animal which defecates in or upon any sidewalk, roadway, public place, park, the town beach, or any building or any part of a building used by or open to the public shall forthwith remove and dispose of the feces.
(b)
Exemption. This section shall not apply to a licensed dog accompanying any handicapped person who by reason of his handicap is physically unable to comply with the requirements of this section.
(c)
Penalty for violation of subsection (a) of this section. Any person who shall violate subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of an offense and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for the second offense within a year and $75.00 for the third offense within a year and all subsequent offenses.
(Code 1986, §§ 3-21, 3-33; Ch. 788, § 1, 8-16-1999)
Cross reference— Solid waste, ch. 62.
State Law reference— Assistance animals, G.L. 1956, § 40-9.1-1 et seq.