Reminder to dog owners: Use leash on beach

The Department of Parks, within the Ministry of Public Works, today reminded members of the public that it is illegal to have an unleashed dog on the beach.

Having an unleashed dog in any protected area is in contravention of Section 6 of the Bermuda National Parks Regulations 1998:

Dogs

6 No person shall, being the owner of, or in control of, a dog—

(a) subject to paragraph (b), bring such dog unleashed on to any protected area; or

(b) bring such dog on to any public beach in a protected area during the period from the 1st April to the 31st October in any year; or

(c) subject to paragraph (b), bring such dog on to any protected area using a leash greater than three metres in length; or

(d) cause, permit or suffer such dog to annoy or disturb any person in any protected area.

A “protected area” means any area of land or water or both land and water specified in the First or Second Schedule protected areas of the 1986 Bermuda National Parks Act.

The general public, dog owners and handlers are also advised that due to the sensitive ecosystem dogs are not permitted within the Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve, known as the old NASA site. Signs are posted at the main gate stating this policy.

If further information is required please contact the Department of Parks at 236-5902 and request the Park Ranger Office. 

The cooperation of dog owners and handlers with respect to these regulations and policy is greatly appreciated.