Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Camden, Delaware, dogs & animal control rules are set by Ordinance 2008-O-04 - Animals and 3 other ordinances, verified 2026-06-05. Fines: Sections 5, 6 and 8 not less than $50.00 nor more than $125.00, subsequent $50.00-$100.00; other listed sections $100.00-$150.00, subsequent $100.00-$250.00. A licence is required.
| licence required | yes | Section 6 |
| leash rule | It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any animal to run at-large; 'at-large' means off the owner's premises and not under restraint of a human being by leash, cord, chain or otherwise | Section 5 |
| fine range | Sections 5, 6 and 8 not less than $50.00 nor more than $125.00, subsequent $50.00-$100.00; other listed sections $100.00-$150.00, subsequent $100.00-$250.00 | Section 17 |
General animal control ordinance.
| leash rule | Amends the definition of 'restraint' to include confinement within the enclosed (fencing and/or physical barrier) property limits of the owner or keeper | Section 1. Definitions |
Amendment to animal control ordinance.
| fine range | not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation; subsequent offense minimum fifty dollars ($50.00) | Section (f) |
Regulates animals committing nuisances within Camden.
| licence required | yes | 59-5 |
| leash rule | It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any animal to run at-large; 'at-large' means off the owner's premises and not under restraint by leash, cord, chain or otherwise | 59-4 |
| fine range | License (s.59-5) and hitching (s.59-7) not less than $10.00 or more than $25.00, subsequent $25.00-$50.00; most other sections $25.00-$50.00, subsequent $50.00-$100.00 | 59-15 |
Amended version of animal nuisance ordinance.