Selectmen authorize civil-forfeiture referrals as town pursues unlicensed dogs
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Selectmen approved forwarding civil forfeiture notices to the police department for dogs that remain unlicensed after town notices; staff said the list fell from 39 to 15 as outreach continued.
The Greenland Board of Selectmen on June 30 approved forwarding civil-forfeiture notices for outstanding dog-license fees to the police department for enforcement. Town staff reported that outreach has reduced the number of unlicensed dogs from more than 39 in June to 15.
The update matters because New Hampshire law requires dog licensing and local enforcement ensures compliance; the town’s civil forfeiture process sends unpaid-license reports to police for follow-up when owners fail to pay after notice periods.
Staff summarized the timeline: dog licenses are due by April 1, owners receive a 30-day notice period and delinquent accounts continue to accrue penalties. The town will forward civil-forfeiture paperwork to the police for processing on remaining delinquent accounts. Selectmen voted to approve the referral on a voice vote.
Staff and selectmen encouraged residents to license dogs promptly to avoid fees and enforcement action; the selectmen did not change the licensing schedule or fee structure at the meeting.