HB 1596relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs makes changes to the licensing law.  It shortens the grace period for late licensing of dogs and increases the costs.

  • Changes from  between June 1 and June 20  to between May 15 and May 31 as the date for the town clerk to create a list of unlicensed dogs.
  • Sets June 10 as the latest date for the town to issue a forfeiture warrant for unlicensed dogs.
  • Doubles the costs of service of the forfeiture warrant from $5 to $10.
HB 1596 – relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs.
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