ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
There are two part-time animal control officers who handle all animal incidents and are responsible for enforcing animal control laws within Londonderry. The animal control officers may issue violations to pet owners based upon the conduct of the animals. The animal control officers can be reached at (603) 432-1138.
RSA 466:1: Unlicensed Dog
$25.00 fine
All dogs three months old or older must be licensed through the Town Clerk's Officer
by April 30th of each year and must have an up to date rabies vaccination.
RSA 466:31: Dogs a Menace, a Nuisance or Vicious
Nuisance
Offenses are fined $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for the second offense in the same 12 month period .
RSA 466:31II(a)
If it barks for sustained periods of time, or during the night so as to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or area.
RSA
466:31II(b)
If it digs, scratches or excretes, or causes waste or garbage to be scattered on property other than its owners.
Menance
Offenses are fined $50.00 for the first offense, $100.00 for the second offense in the same 12 month period.
RSA 466:31II(d)
If
it growls, snaps at, runs after or chases any person or persons.
RSA 466:31II(e)
If it runs after, or chases bicycles, motor
vehicles, motorcycles, or other vehicles being driven, pulled or pushed on the streets, highways, or public ways.
Vicious Offenses
are fined $100.00 for the first offense, $200.00 for the second offense in the same 12 month period.
RSA 466:31II(f)
If whether
alone or in a pack with other dogs, it bites, attacks, or preys on game animals, domestic animals, fowl, or human beings.