Town Makes It A Jailable Offense For Allowing Dog To BarkJail time "puts some teeth into the rules," the town supervisor punned.Police State USA Oct. 04, 2014 |
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UNION, NY — A central New York town has instituted jail time as a penalty for a wide variety of menial violations of the town’s extensive pet control laws. With a population of 56,000, the Town of Union now stands out as having among the most draconian laws in the country for pet owners. Among the laundry list of pet “offenses” is a prohibition on barking. Pet owners could face up to fifteen (15) days in jail or $250.00 fines for any of the following offenses — among others — listed in Chapter 71 of the town statutes: Town Supervisor Rose Sotak told WBNG that officials were anxious to “put some teeth into the rules” using the new police powers. |