NE2: Northeast Dog Control Act [Failed]

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The Assembly will now consider the legislation introduced by the Representative from NY.  Debate will last 72 hours.

Northeast Dog Control Act

1. It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog in the Northeast Region to allow such dog to:

• A. Engage in habitual loud howling, barking, or whining or otherwise conduct itself in such a manner so as to unreasonably disturb the comfort or repose of any person other than the owner of such dog;
  
• B. Chase, jump upon, or otherwise harass any person in such a manner as to cause intimidation or fear or to put such person in apprehension of bodily harm or injury;
  
• C. Chase or run alongside of motor vehicles or bicycles while on a public street.
  

2. Any person violating this law shall be fined $100.00 for a first violation, $200.00 for a second violation within sixty months, and $500.00 for a third violation within sixty months.
 

[Cincinnatus]

Debate time has expired.  The Assembly will now vote on the final text.  This vote will last 24 hours, or until all Representatives have voted.

Northeast Dog Control Act

1. It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog in the Northeast Region to allow such dog to:

• A. Engage in habitual loud howling, barking, or whining or otherwise conduct itself in such a manner so as to unreasonably disturb the comfort or repose of any person other than the owner of such dog;
  
• B. Chase, jump upon, or otherwise harass any person in such a manner as to cause intimidation or fear or to put such person in apprehension of bodily harm or injury;
  
• C. Chase or run alongside of motor vehicles or bicycles while on a public street.
  

2. Any person violating this law shall be fined $100.00 for a first violation, $200.00 for a second violation within sixty months, and $500.00 for a third violation within sixty months.
 

[Cincinnatus]

Voting time has expired.  The Aye are 1, Nays are 3.  The bill fails.