General Laws

[ Text of section effective until October 31, 2012. For text effective October 31, 2012, see below.]

  Section 169. A county, city or town officer who refuses or wilfully neglects to perform the duties imposed upon him by the provisions of this chapter relating to dogs shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, which shall be paid, except in Suffolk county, into the county treasury. Whoever is aggrieved by such refusal or neglect may report the same forthwith to the district attorney of his district.

Chapter 140: Section 169. Penalty on officer; report of refusal or neglect of officer to perform duties

[ Text of section as amended by 2012, 193, Sec. 39 effective October 31, 2012. For text effective until October 31, 2012, see above.]

  Section 169. A city or town officer who refuses or willfully neglects to perform the duties imposed upon the officer by this chapter relating to dogs shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100, which shall be paid to the city or town. Whoever is aggrieved by such refusal or neglect may report the same forthwith to the district attorney of his district.