The city approves a state option to waive dog license fees for residents aged 70 and older. Senior dog owners would still need to license and vaccinate their dogs, and late fees or kennel licenses are not affected.
This order adopts the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 139(c), which allows municipalities to waive the annual dog license fee for residents aged 70 years or older. If adopted, Amesbury would waive the standard dog license fee for qualifying senior residents while continuing to require licensing and vaccination compliance. The waiver is limited to the individual dog license fee and does not apply to late fees or kennel licenses.