§ 14-1. Declaration of legislative findings and intent.
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The Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead has determined that the running at large and other uncontrollable behavior of dogs have caused physical harm to persons and damage to property and have created nuisances within the town. It is the intent of the Town Board in the enactment of this chapter to protect the health, safety and well-being of persons and property by imposing restrictions on persons owning or possessing dogs within the town.