Island County adopts potentially dangerous-dog code, broadens enforcement language

Jun 9, 2026

The Board of Island County Commissioners on June 9 adopted ordinance C37-26 to establish a county code for potentially dangerous dogs (Is. Co. code ch. 6.24). Commissioners approved minor wording changes recommended by the district court and agreed to use the plain-language term 'new' and to replace 'animal control officer' with 'animal control authority.'

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Island County commissioners voted June 9 to adopt ordinance C37-26, establishing Island County code chapter 6.24 governing potentially dangerous dogs and the associated processes for declaration, appeals and enforcement.

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