Finally, fines on un-retrieved dog waste were increased to $50.00 first offense (second offense $75.00 and third and subsequent $100.00). The section that made it a violation to place waste in City containers was removed after lively discussion. I just couldn’t see a parent at Cashman Park could not being able to discard a bag and having to carry it around until they walked home or someone walking on State Street unable to get a coffee. I also thought it was a self defeating provision that encouraged not picking up after your pooch.
I've got no problem with this decision although I'm not sure it will help the situation. I agree with Cronin's concerns over the proposal to ban dog waste from city trash containers. I believe the city's health director suggested the waste attracted insects and rodents to trash buckets, but a few slices of old pizza is just as likely to draw pests.
Regarding the multiple offenses, how exactly will the issuing officer know that a person has been cited previously? Will there be a database that's accessible from cruiser or animal control officer laptops? Will the ticket writer check the books upon return to the office and send out an additional fine if this is a second or third offense? Will police dispatchers be asked to keep a list of ticket recipients? Are we relying on the honor system?
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