Dogs & animal control — Lewes, Delaware

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

The City of Lewes, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 88: Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.

Chapter 88: Dogs adopted ordinance

Prohibits dogs running at large. Requires cleanup of excrement. Restricts dogs on beaches May 1–Sept 30, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Animal Welfare Officer enforces. Fines $25–$200.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities