Swansea, Massachusetts

§ 115-8 Individual licensing; fees.

A. All dogs six months or older that reside within the Town, and that are not covered by a kennel license pursuant to § 115-10, must be individually licensed annually, with the license and tag being on a form prescribed and furnished by the Town Clerk. The Owner or Keeper of the dog must obtain said individual license each year by the latest of:

(1) April 1st;

(2) 30 days from the date on which the dog reached six months of age;

(3) 30 days from the date on which the dog is relocated to the Town;

(4) 30 days from the date on which the Owner or Keeper acquires the dog; or

(5) 30 days from the date on which the dog is no longer licensed pursuant to a kennel license pursuant to § 115-10.

B. The License Fee structure shall be as follows, and shall apply to all licenses, regardless of whether the dog was previously licensed under a kennel license or a license issued by another municipality or to a different Owner or Keeper: