Los Angeles City Council approves $ 250 fines for Barking Dogs
Barking dogs can lead to a heavy fine in Los Angeles.
The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance that fines owners of barking dogs excess of $ 250 for a first offense, $ 500 for a second and $ 1,000 for a third party, if a Department of Animal Services hearing officer decides the dog is barking a lot.
City Attorney Dov Lesel says Los Angeles Times that the barking of a dog is considered excessive if it lasted for 10 minutes or more, or intermittently for half an hour or more over a period of three hours.
The ordinance is expected to obtain the signature of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. To take effect before the end of the year
Los Angeles City Council approves $ 250 fines for Barking Dogs
