The dog stays at home; Otherwise, fines of 4 UR per animal for the first time, 6 UR for the second time and 8 UR for repeat offenses will be applied.
INBA will inspect, prohibit and fine owners who bring dogs to the bathing areas in Laguna Merín.
Given the chronicle published by EL PROFESIONAL the previous week, the INBA will enforce, starting January 7, article 128 of Decree 100/91, which establishes that in Uruguay it is strictly prohibited to take animals of any type to the areas authorized for bathing on the beaches during the season.
The INBA also warns that “The lack of specific regulations at the local level does not nullify national regulations,” (It is known that Cerro Largo does not have a standard, but the national law goes above the departmental provisions.
Article 128 of Decree 100/91. It clearly establishes that dogs must always be on a leash and collar in public spaces, being “It is strictly prohibited during the season to bring animals of any nature to areas designated for bathing.”
The beaches have a strict ban on dogs in the summer season.
Out of season, they are allowed in some areas, but must be on a leash and muzzle, and potentially dangerous dogs (PPP) must always be carried.
Meanwhile, another Decree, 35/983 of the Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, sanctions the presence of loose animals on public roads, including beaches, with fines in Adjustable Units (UR) for owners or holders: 4 UR per animal for the first time, 6 UR for repeat offenses, and 8 UR for successive repeat offenses.
