466:30-c Livestock Guardian Dogs. –
I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a dog may run at large while it is actively engaged in the protection, herding or management of livestock, provided that such dog:
(a) Is actively used for guarding livestock and works primarily with the livestock herd or flock in a pasture, range, field, active yard, or similar open agricultural environment, rather than primarily in a residential home, yard, or urban/suburban setting;
(b) Exhibits behaviors consistent with its working role and is not exhibiting persistent nuisance barking unrelated to guarding.
II. Any person who knowingly and willfully falsely claims livestock guardian dog status in response to a nuisance complaint, enforcement action, or otherwise to evade application of nuisance or at-large laws shall be guilty of a violation. Upon verified complaint, the local animal control authority or law enforcement agency may issue:
(a) A written warning for a first violation.
(b) A civil penalty of $150 for a second violation and the implementation of bark mitigation measures.
(c) A civil penalty of $500 or more for a third violation and subsequent violations.