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Scoop the Poop
Posted on Feb 2nd, 2024
Any feces deposited by a dog, an owned cat, or pet pig on public property, public walks, recreation areas or the private property of others must be immediately removed by the person who has custody or control of the animal unless otherwise authorized by the property owner.
(Ord. No. 00-26, § 14, 1-1-2001; Ord. No. 13-33, § 5, 12-19-2013)
Not only is it a Hillsborough County ordinance and you could be fined for not doing so, but it is a nuisance and uncollected dog waste is a serious problem for our association. Next time you’re tempted to leave your dog droppings, please remember these facts:
· You could be fined by the County.
· The Environmental Protection Agency is becoming aggressive about enforcing the Clean Water Act. Our association could be fined if dog waste goes uncollected.
· Uncollected dog waste may lead to a special assessment. If fined by the EAP, the association could face a potential special assessment that would be levied against all members - - not just dog owners.
· Uncollected dog waste spreads disease and attracts rodents who feed on pet waste.