Who is responsible for keeping a property free of animal waste?
The owner and occupant of a property are responsible, under the Public Health Laws, for keeping a property free of conditions, which are potentially adverse to public health. This includes accumulation of animal wastes. If a dog is off of its owner’s property, and is not on a leash, or is not being picked up after, the local village, city, or town generally has a regulation that would address these issues.