Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Townsend, Delaware, licence required: True; leash rule: All dogs shall be kept under restraint at all times; at large means off owner's property and not under restraint; max animals: more than three dogs requires a licensed kennel; fines: not less than $25.00 or more than $50.00, nor more than $200.00 for each subsequent offense. Source: Chapter 10: Animals, verified 2026-06-05.
Chapter 10: Animals
adopted ordinance
licence required
True
Sec. 10-13
leash rule
All dogs shall be kept under restraint at all times; at large means off owner's property and not under restraint
Sec. 10-6(a)
max animals
more than three dogs requires a licensed kennel
Sec. 10-12
fine range
not less than $25.00 or more than $50.00, nor more than $200.00 for each subsequent offense
Sec. 10-7(1)
scout note
Animal control ordinance requiring all dogs to be kept under restraint at all times and prohibiting animals from becoming a public nuisance.