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Poop Law: New York to Enforce Dog Cleanup Fines
New York City moves to require dog owners to remove feces with a $100 fine for missed $25 summonses. Mayor Koch mobilizes 2,500 enforcers, but concerns rise over stray dogs, litter baskets, and how wastes will be disposed. Law aims to curb street deposits amid mixed enforcement and opposition from animal advocates.
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New York
Edward I. Koch
Bureau of Animal Affairs
Marsha Kaufman
Queens
Vaccarello
American Society For Prevention of Cruelty To
Leslie Eustace
Sheldon Farber
Washington
Bayliss Walker
Chicago