SubTitle22-349-1_22-349-5. Surveys for Unlicensed Dogs  


Sec. 22-349-1. Notification to commissioner, forms
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Prior to initiating a survey for unlicensed dogs, the selectman or chief executive officer or any other authority as the charter of any town may designate, must notify the Commissioner in writing of such intent to conduct a survey.

(Effective July 24, 1986)

Sec. 22-349-2. Pre-search, procedure
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A list of delinquent dog licenses shall be given to the dog warden from the town clerk by August 1st of the current license year. Said warden shall contact by telephone, mail or in person those individuals on the list to notify them of their delinquent status and requirement to license their dog(s).

(Effective July 24, 1986)

Sec. 22-349-3. Search, procedure
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A door-to-door search for unlicensed dogs shall be conducted within the town and a record of such search shall be kept by the dog warden on a form prescribed by the Commissioner. Said record shall be a part of the statement required in section 22-349-5 and subject to verification by the Commissioner or his designated agent.

(Effective July 24, 1986)

Sec. 22-349-4. Definition
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A door-to-door survey shall be deemed to have been conducted when twenty percent (20%) of the residences within a municipality have been contacted. Said survey shall not include those residences on the current license and delinquent license lists.

(Effective July 24, 1986)

Sec. 22-349-5. Verification
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A notarized statement shall be submitted to the Commissioner on a form prescribed by him containing the signatures of the dog warden, town clerk and chief executive officer (or any other authority as the charter of any town may designate) indicating that a diligent search for unlicensed dogs has been conducted in such town.

(Effective July 24, 1986)