The Isle of Anglesey (Dogs Fouling of Land ) Order 1997 makes it an offence for dog owners not to clean up after their dog in designated areas.
You may get a fixed penalty fine or prosecution in court, which could result in a much bigger fine, if you do not clean up your dog's faeces.
Bag it and bin it!
Exceptions
- Registered blind persons are exempt from the order.
- It is not an offence if you have a reasonable excuse.
What is not a reasonable excuse
It is not a reasonable excuse to say:
- that you are unaware that your dog has defecated
- that you have no suitable means (plastic bag, poop scoop and so on) to remove the faeces
- that there is no dog waste bin, litter bin or other suitable receptacle nearby
Where the order applies
Subject to the exemptions below, the order covers all land on Anglesey which is open to air and to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access (with or without payment).
This includes schools playgrounds and playing fields, other playing fields, playground, parks recreation ground, public car parks, picnic sites, promenades, public gardens, church yards, cemeteries and beaches.
Exemptions
- Carriageways with a speed limit of more than 30 mph and land running alongside them.
- Land used for agriculture or woodlands.
- Land which is predominantly marshlands, moor or heather.
- Rural common land.
- Private owned land which the owner does not want included.
The order does not apply to private gardens, drives and so on, as these are not for general access.
If you are not sure
Assume that the order does apply, and clean up after your dog.
You should always carry a poop scoop, plastic bag or other suitable equipment to clean up after your dog.
For further advice on dog fouling, the Voluntary Dog Registration Scheme and other matters relating to responsible dog ownership, please contact Environmental Health Services on 01248 750 057.