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Graff v. Zoning Board of Appeals 277 Conn. 645 (2006)
Restricting number of dogs on residential property.   

  

  • §14-226 Operator to report injury to dog.

  • §14-272b Transport of dogs in pick-up trucks.

  • §22-327 Definitions.

  • §22-329 Prevention of cruelty to dogs and other animals

  • §22-332 Impoundment and disposition of roaming, injured or mistreated animals.

  • §22-333 Redemption of impounded dog, cat or other animal.

  • §22-338 Licensing of dogs.  Fees. Penalties. Rabies certificate. Exemption.

  • §22-339b Rabies vaccination required for dogs and cats.

  • §22-340 Town clerk to provide licenses and tags.

  • §22-341 Tag or plate to be attached to dog collar or harness.

  • §22-344b Pet shop required to have dogs and cats examined by veterinarian.

  • §22-345 License and tag for guide dogs for blind, deaf or mobility impaired persons.

  • §22-349 Unlicensed dogs.  Regulations.  Impoundment.

  • §22-350 Dogs as personal property.  Tax exemption.  Theft.

  • §22-350a Tethering and confining of dog for unreasonable period of time.

  • §22-351 Theft, killing or injuring of companion animal. Penalty. Liability.

  • §22-355 Damage by dogs to domestic animals.

  • §22-357 Damage to person or property.

  • §22-358  Killing of dogs doing damage. Quarantine of biting dogs…other animals.

  • §22-362 Annoyance by dogs on highway.

  • §22-363 Nuisance

  • §22-364 Dogs roaming at large.

  • §22-364a Intentional or reckless release of domestic animal which causes damage.

  • §22-364b Control of dogs in proximity to guide dogs

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