New York City has had a pooper scooper law in effect since 1978. Over the years, the look of the sign and the amount of the maximum fine have changed. But it’s confusing; depending on your neighborhood, you may be getting some outdated information.
This South Bronx sign looks like it’s been there since the late 1970s. The fine: $25–$200 (it’s at the bottom, a little rusty):
A sign on Amsterdam Avenue in the 90s has a different look and a different penalty, as well as a few facts about why you’re supposed to clean up after your dog in the first place:
These two signs, the first one found on the Grand Concourse and the second in Park Slope, agree on the fine, but the second one seems a little more threatening (“It’s the law”):
Tags: curb your dog law, dogs in New York, New York City signs, Pooper scooper law
Ephemeral New York 
September 19, 2008 at 1:17 pm |
These are great. That last ones apparently request that you literally try and catch the droppings before they hit the ground.
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