The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement will be canvassing York County the week of April 22.
State law requires that all dogs three months or older be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered dog and $8.50 for other dogs. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may purchase a license for $4.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and $6.50 for others.
Violators will be cited. The maximum fine is $300 per violation plus court costs.
Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs and any cat (that enters a human dwelling) over three months of age. The maximum fine per violation of the rabies law is $300.
All dogs must be under control and are not permitted to run at-large. Complaints may be reported to State Dog Law Enforcement Officer Cathy McKinney at (717) 259-8651.
Dog Licenses may be purchased at the following locations:
For details, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us.
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