{
 "topic": "animal-control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "question": "Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?",
 "jurisdiction": "Delaware",
 "country": "US",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/us/de/animal-control/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005713",
   "name": "Bethany Beach",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/bethany-beach/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/bethany-beach/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/bethany-beach/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 84 - Dogs and Other Animals",
   "document_number": "84",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Bethany Beach, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 84 - Dogs and Other Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005717",
   "name": "Bridgeville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/bridgeville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/bridgeville/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/bridgeville/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 6,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 17-5 - Dangerous Dogs Amendment",
   "document_number": "17-5",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/bridgeville/animal-control/ordinance-17-5/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgeville, Delaware, leash rule: No dog shall be permitted to run at large at any time; fines: running at large not less than $25 nor more than $50; subsequent within 12 months not less than $50 nor more than $100; leash rule: Dangerous dog must be securely attached to a chain leash no more than four feet in length when out of its enclosure; person under 21 may not control a dangerous dog off the owner's residence; licence required: True. Source: Ordinance 13-3 - Dog Violations and Penalties; Ordinance 17-5 - Dangerous Dogs Amendment; Ordinance A08-2 - Ownership of Dogs, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005718",
   "name": "Camden",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/camden/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/camden/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/camden/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 2008-O-04 - Animals",
   "document_number": "2008-O-04",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/camden/animal-control/ordinance-2008-o-04/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Camden, Delaware, licence required: True; leash rule: It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any animal to run at-large; 'at-large' means off the owner's premises and not under restraint of a human being by leash, cord, chain or otherwise; fines: Sections 5, 6 and 8 not less than $50.00 nor more than $125.00, subsequent $50.00-$100.00; other listed sections $100.00-$150.00, subsequent $100.00-$250.00; leash rule: Amends the definition of 'restraint' to include confinement within the enclosed (fencing and/or physical barrier) property limits of the owner or keeper. Source: Ordinance 2008-O-04 - Animals; Ordinance 2008-O-04 Amendment - Animals; Ordinance 21 - Animals Committing Nuisances; Ordinance 21 Amended - Animals Committing Nuisances, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005723",
   "name": "Delmar",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/delmar/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/delmar/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/delmar/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Article XIX - Animals in Residential Districts",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/delmar/animal-control/article-xix-animals-in-residential-districts/",
   "answer": "The Town of Delmar, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Article XIX - Animals in Residential Districts, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005724",
   "name": "Dewey Beach",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/dewey-beach/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/dewey-beach/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/dewey-beach/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 60 - Animals",
   "document_number": "60",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Dewey Beach, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 60 - Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005725",
   "name": "Dover",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/dover/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/dover/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/dover/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 18 - Animals",
   "document_number": "18",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/dover/animal-control/chapter-18/",
   "answer": "The City of Dover, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 18 - Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005727",
   "name": "Elsmere",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/elsmere/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/elsmere/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/elsmere/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 71 - Animals",
   "document_number": "71",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Elsmere, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 71 - Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005730",
   "name": "Fenwick Island",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/fenwick-island/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/fenwick-island/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/fenwick-island/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 48 - Animals",
   "document_number": "48",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 48 - Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005733",
   "name": "Georgetown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/georgetown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/georgetown/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/georgetown/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 52 - Animals",
   "document_number": "52",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Georgetown, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 52 - Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005734",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/greenwood/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/greenwood/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/greenwood/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance A-9 - Regulating Keeping and Maintaining of Animals",
   "document_number": "A-9",
   "adopted_date": "1993-11-11",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/greenwood/animal-control/ordinance-a-9/",
   "answer": "The Town of Greenwood, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance A-9 - Regulating Keeping and Maintaining of Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005735",
   "name": "Harrington",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/harrington/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/harrington/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/harrington/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 82 - Animals",
   "document_number": "82",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Harrington, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 82 - Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005740",
   "name": "Laurel",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/laurel/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/laurel/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/laurel/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Animals Ordinance",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/laurel/animal-control/animals-ordinance/",
   "answer": "The Town of Laurel, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Animals Ordinance, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005742",
   "name": "Lewes",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/lewes/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/lewes/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/lewes/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 88: Dogs",
   "document_number": "88",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Lewes, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 88: Dogs, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005745",
   "name": "Middletown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/middletown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/middletown/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/middletown/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 39: Animals – Article I Dogs at Large, Article II Noise by Dogs, Article VII Nuisances by Dogs",
   "document_number": "39",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Middletown, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 39: Animals – Article I Dogs at Large, Article II Noise by Dogs, Article VII Nuisances by Dogs, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005747",
   "name": "Millsboro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/millsboro/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/millsboro/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/millsboro/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 52: Animals – Article I Dogs",
   "document_number": "52",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Millsboro, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 52: Animals – Article I Dogs, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005748",
   "name": "Millville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/millville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/millville/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/millville/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 41: Animals",
   "document_number": "41",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Millville, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 41: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005753",
   "name": "Ocean View",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/ocean-view/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/ocean-view/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/ocean-view/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 68: Animals",
   "document_number": "68",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Ocean View, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 68: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005754",
   "name": "Odessa",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/odessa/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/odessa/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/odessa/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 83-7: Proper Control of Dogs Within Town Limits",
   "document_number": "83-7",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/odessa/animal-control/ordinance-83-7/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Odessa, Delaware, leash rule: Unlawful for any dog to run at large within the Town Limits at any time, regardless of state registration.; fines: not more than ten dollars ($10.00) and costs for the first offense, not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the second offense and not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense thereafter. Source: Ordinance 83-7: Proper Control of Dogs Within Town Limits, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005755",
   "name": "Rehoboth Beach",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/rehoboth-beach/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/rehoboth-beach/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/rehoboth-beach/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 88, Article II: Dogs, Cats or Other Animals",
   "document_number": "88",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Chapter 88, Article II: Dogs, Cats or Other Animals; Chapter 88, Article VI: Waterfowl, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005756",
   "name": "Seaford",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/seaford/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/seaford/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/seaford/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 3: Animals",
   "document_number": "3",
   "adopted_date": "2013-11-26",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/seaford/animal-control/chapter-3/",
   "answer": "In the City of Seaford, Delaware, licence required: True; leash rule: Leashes required for any dog not confined; dog must be securely attached to a leash no more than twelve feet in length; no dog permitted to run at large at any time.; max animals: No more than three (3) dogs, nor more than five (5) cats; combined cats and dogs not to exceed five (5) on any residential lot; fines: fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) and not more than three hundred dollars ($300) for each offense; subsequent offense within twelve months not less than three hundred dollars ($300) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500). Source: Chapter 3: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005757",
   "name": "Selbyville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/selbyville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/selbyville/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/selbyville/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 45: Animals",
   "document_number": "45",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Selbyville, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 45: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005759",
   "name": "Smyrna",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/smyrna/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/smyrna/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/smyrna/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 14: Animals",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/smyrna/animal-control/chapter-14/",
   "answer": "The Town of Smyrna, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 14: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005760",
   "name": "South Bethany",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/south-bethany/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/south-bethany/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/south-bethany/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 30: Animals",
   "document_number": "30",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of South Bethany, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 30: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005761",
   "name": "Townsend",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/townsend/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/townsend/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/townsend/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 10: Animals",
   "document_number": "10",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/townsend/animal-control/chapter-10/",
   "answer": "In the Townsend, Delaware, licence required: True; leash rule: All dogs shall be kept under restraint at all times; at large means off owner's property and not under restraint; max animals: more than three dogs requires a licensed kennel; fines: not less than $25.00 or more than $50.00, nor more than $200.00 for each subsequent offense. Source: Chapter 10: Animals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005763",
   "name": "Wilmington",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/wilmington/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/wilmington/animal-control/",
   "json": "/us/de/wilmington/animal-control.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 3: Animals (including Section 3-17 Feeding of Wild Animals)",
   "document_number": "3",
   "adopted_date": "2016-03-03",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/wilmington/animal-control/chapter-3/",
   "answer": "The City of Wilmington, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 3: Animals (including Section 3-17 Feeding of Wild Animals), verified 2026-06-05."
  }
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   "name": "Slaughter Beach",
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   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
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   "name": "Dagsboro",
   "path": "/us/de/dagsboro/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
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   "name": "Delaware City",
   "path": "/us/de/delaware-city/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
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   "municipality_id": "gx-005726",
   "name": "Ellendale",
   "path": "/us/de/ellendale/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
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   "municipality_id": "gx-005729",
   "name": "Felton",
   "path": "/us/de/felton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005732",
   "name": "Frederica",
   "path": "/us/de/frederica/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
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   "municipality_id": "gx-005736",
   "name": "Hartly",
   "path": "/us/de/hartly/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005737",
   "name": "Henlopen Acres",
   "path": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005738",
   "name": "Houston",
   "path": "/us/de/houston/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005739",
   "name": "Kenton",
   "path": "/us/de/kenton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005743",
   "name": "Little Creek",
   "path": "/us/de/little-creek/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005744",
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