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Richmond pet owners could be fined for barking dogs

Posted at 6:09 AM, Mar 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-23 15:12:48-04

RICHMOND, Ind. -- If you live in Richmond, Indiana and have a dog that barks, it could cost you.

This week, the Richmond City Council approved new restrictions that address howling and barking. 

A dog owner could be fined if their dog barks or howls continuously overnight for 10 minutes, or intermittently for 20 minutes. 

Between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., it's continuously for 20 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes.

The fine is $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense, $250 for the third and $500 for the fourth and anytime after that.

The amended ordinance took effect immediately. 

Asimilar ordinance is already in effect in Indianapolis

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