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2019 Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XX - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 140 - Licenses
Section 168 - Service of Order to Muzzle or Restrain Dogs; Penalty
Universal Citation: MA Gen L ch 140 § 168 (2019)
Section 168. The aldermen, board of selectmen or mayor may cause service of such order to be made upon the owner or keeper of the dog by causing a certified copy thereof to be delivered to him; and if he refuses or neglects for twelve hours thereafter to muzzle or restrain such dog as so required, he shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.
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