Bay County amends animal‑control code; board shortens continuous‑barking standard to 20 minutes

May 6, 2025

After a public hearing and extended discussion, Bay County commissioners approved revisions to Chapter 4 of the county code (animal control) that clarify trapping, rabies/quarantine, dangerous‑dog rules, owner notification for impounded animals and noise/nuisance language; the commission adopted a 20‑minute standard for persistent barking.

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Bay County commissioners on May 6 adopted a set of revisions to Chapter 4 of the Bay County Code of Ordinances addressing animal control, nuisance barking, trapping and related procedures. The ordinance received extended discussion during a public hearing and was approved by unanimous roll call.

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