Animal Control Board

The Animal Control Board serves as the permit granting authority pursuant to Section 30400 and hears complaints brought forth by the Animal Control Officer regarding violations of by laws in section 30400 including, but not limited to, vicious dogs and baking dog complaints.

Section 20550 Scituate Town By Laws

1. There shall be an animal control board consisting of five members appointed by the Select Board for three-year overlapping terms.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10240 herein, the animal control board shall act as the special permit granting and license granting authority for purposes of Section 30400. The animal control board shall conduct hearings as outlined in Section 30400 and shall serve as advisers to the Select Board in matters pertaining to animal control.