Orleans, Massachusetts

§ 85-5 Licensing of Dogs.

The registration, numerical listing, description and licensing of dogs shall be conducted in the office of the Town Clerk. Licenses are due March 1st of each year. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog more than six (6) months old to fail to obtain a dog license and keep it securely affixed to the dog’s collar or harness at all times. It shall be unlawful to own or keep more than three (3) dogs on a single premise unless a kennel permit has also been obtained from the Town Clerk, other than three or more dogs kept solely as personal pets of the owner of the dogs.

§ 85-6 Fees.

A. License Fees/Late Fees

a. The fees for dog licenses are as follows:

i. Spayed and neutered dogs Ten ($10) Dollars.

ii. Non-spayed, Non-neutered dogs Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars.