leash law
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leash law
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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So when he sees an unleashed dog running roughshod through the Ramble on the day he’s on the hunt for a ground-dwelling mourning warbler, he reminds the owner of the leash law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
There is a leash law in this state for a reason; learn to follow it.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2021
He’ll do it if he sees evidence of the city enforcing the leash law there.
From Slate ● May 23, 2016
Armstrong said they may need to reinstitute the leash law on the first part of the trail, where most of the offenders relieve themselves.
From US News ● May 1, 2015
Despite the absence of signs, the leash law was enforced and dog owners were fined without a posted notice, said David F. Dobbins, a lawyer for a group of dog owners who use the park.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2012
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