A new law will fine owners 50 bucks for their nuisance dogs. Some of us are scared of dogs, especially if they're running around without an owner. Now one downeast county hopes a new law will put you at ease. A new law will fine owners 50 bucks for their nuisance dogs.
Nuisance animals are a problem in a lot of neighborhoods across the east.
In Wayne County alone, every year nearly 7,000 nuisance animals are picked up. Even though in Wayne County, there are no leash rules. If a dog is off of its owner's property, animal control workers can now hand out citations. Even if someone calls with what they believe is a valid complaint, workers have to catch the dog in the act to give the fine. Otherwise, they can only issue a warning.