Posted by Waste Happy
on September 10, 2026
Quick answer: Yes. Bangor requires dog owners to pick up after their dogs under Bangor City Code § 65-5.1(A). The fine for a first offense is at least $50.
What the Bangor ordinance says
| Ordinance | Bangor City Code § 65-5.1(A) (Animal waste and other disturbances); penalty § 65-18 |
|---|---|
| Fine | At least $50 |
| Repeat offense | $100 |
| Must carry a bag | No |
| Service animal exemption | Yes |
How the penalty works
§ 65-18(A): on conviction, a fine of not less than $50 for a first offense, a $100 minimum for a second offense, and a $200 minimum for a third and each later offense within a year of previous violations. Each day a violation occurs is a separate offense.
The carry rule
No carry requirement. § 65-5.1(A) requires immediate removal from any street, sidewalk, esplanade, park or other public place or city-owned property. Exemption: a dog accompanying a handicapped person who is physically unable to comply.
In practice
Pick up every time, bag it, and put it in a trash can. That is the one method that satisfies every ordinance in the country. The Walk Dispenser clips to the leash and holds a full roll.
Elsewhere in Maine
Maine dog poop laws covers the state and its other large cities. Nearby: Portland dog poop law · Lewiston dog poop law. All 50 states.
Source
Checked 2026-09-10 against the Bangor municipal code. Codes change, so read the current version before relying on this for an actual citation.
This page is general information, not legal advice.
