Posted by Waste Happy
on September 10, 2026
Quick answer: Yes. Cedar Rapids requires dog owners to pick up after their dogs under Cedar Rapids Municipal Code 23.15(b). The set ticket for a first offense is $75, and $150 for a repeat.
What the Cedar Rapids ordinance says
| Ordinance | Cedar Rapids Municipal Code 23.15(b) (Unhealthful or unsanitary conditions); scheduled fines 23.33; parks 10.11(d) |
|---|---|
| Fine | $75 |
| Repeat offense | $150 |
| Must carry a bag | No |
| Service animal exemption | No |
How the penalty works
23.33 schedules $75 for a first violation, $150 for a second within one calendar year, and $300 for a third or later within one calendar year. Penalties are doubled for unaltered animals.
The carry rule
No carry requirement. 23.15(b) requires the owner or walker to remove feces from any public or private property (the text is not limited to other people's property), and 23.15(c) requires sealing it in an airtight container for refuse collection, or turning it under the owner's own soil. In parks, 10.11(d) requires droppings to go in a sanitary, enclosed litter bag. No service-dog exemption in 23.15.
How Cedar Rapids compares
At $75, the Cedar Rapids ticket is higher than Davenport ($30).
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 Iowa
Iowa dog poop laws covers the state and its other large cities. Nearby: Des Moines dog poop law · Davenport dog poop law. All 50 states.
Source
Checked 2026-09-10 against the Cedar Rapids 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.
