| licence required | True | s. 30 |
| licence fee | $15 spayed/neutered; $30 un-spayed/un-neutered; $15 tag replacement | Schedule "A" Dog License Fees |
| leash rule | Dog must be kept on a leash and under control on any land in Town unless on owner's premises or on land where owner consented; not at large | s. 5 |
| fine range | First $75; second $150; third impoundment = permanent seizure (case by case) | s. 59 |
scout note
Regulates dogs and companion animals in Amherst; covers licensing, leash requirements, and dangerous-animal controls. Approval date November 27, 2023 (stated on document).