Posted by Waste Happy
on September 10, 2026
Quick answer: Yes. Concord requires dog owners to pick up after their dogs under Concord Code of Ordinances §§ 12-1-1 and 12-1-2. A court can impose $50 to $1,000.
What the Concord ordinance says
| Ordinance | Concord Code of Ordinances §§ 12-1-1 and 12-1-2; park rule § 6-1-5(g) |
|---|---|
| Fine | $50 to $1,000 |
| Must carry a bag | No |
| Service animal exemption | No |
How the penalty works
No dog-specific fine is published; Schedule II of Article 1-5 (fines) has no Chapter 12 entry. The general penalty in § 1-5-2 applies on conviction: not less than $50 and not more than $1,000.
The carry rule
No carry requirement. § 12-1-1 allows defecation on public property (streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, public grounds) only if removed immediately; § 12-1-2 bars letting a dog defecate on any private property other than the owner's premises, with no cleanup exception. Park rule § 6-1-5(g) bans leaving animal waste in recreation facilities. Exemption: none stated.
How Concord compares
Unlike Manchester ($100), Concord has no set ticket, so the amount is decided when a citation is heard.
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire dog poop laws covers the state and its other large cities. Nearby: Manchester dog poop law · Nashua dog poop law. All 50 states.
Source
Checked 2026-09-10 against the Concord 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.
