It is unlawful for any juvenile age 17 years and under to be present in any public place within Dakota County between the hours listed below. If you have any questions regarding the curfew ordinance and the possible exceptions, please contact the Farmington Police Department or the Dakota County Attorney's Office.

Dakota County Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Under 12 years of age	Sunday - Thursday Friday & Saturday	9:00pm - 5:00am 10:00pm - 5:00am
Age 12-14	Sunday - Thursday Friday & Saturday	10:00pm - 5:00am 11:00pm - 5:00am
Age 15-17	Sunday - Thursday Friday & Saturday	11:00pm - 5:00am Midnight - 5:00am

 

Dog Licenses are required
All dogs are required to be licensed in the City and they must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations before a license can be issued. Licenses are available at reception desk at City Hall. It pays to license your dog early before the fees go up after March 1. The cost prior to March 1 is $ 16.00 for a neutered or spayed dog and $30.00 for a dog that has not been neutered or spayed. After March 1, a late fee is charged and the cost goes up to $20.00 and $34.00 respectively. These fees are for a two-year license expiring December 31, 2011. 

• Dog License Application

If a ticket is issued for an unlicensed dog, there is an enforcement fee of $25.00 in addition to the regular license. Dogs are required to be leashed or confined. Dogs running at large are subject to ticket and impoundment.

Keep Dogs on a Leash

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times when not on the owner's property. Dogs cannot run unrestrained anywhere in the community except on the owner's private property or someone else's private property with permission. Even well behaved dogs should be on a leash no longer than six feet.

There are several dog parks in the metro area. Visit www.dogromp.org

Disposal of Dog Waste
Owners must dispose of all dog waste and must have disposal equipment (scooper and baggies) in their possession at all times when walking dogs on public property such as parks, playgrounds, trails and streets. When pet waste is not picked up, rain washes the waste and bacteria into our storm drains and then pollutes our waterway. Dispose of pet waste properly, preferably in the toilet. Then it gets "treated" as it should.

Barking Dogs
If a barking dog is disturbing the peace, the owner is subject to being ticketed. If a dog's barking has created neighborhood tension, it might be a good idea to discuss the problem with your neighbor. It's perfectly reasonable for dogs to bark from time to time, just as children make loud noise when they play outside. However, continual barking for long periods of time is a sign that the dog has a problem that needs to be addressed. Any dog violation may be reported to the Police Department at 651-280-6700 at any time of the day or night. In order to issue a ticket the officer must witness the violation and the offender is generally given a warning.

Dog Bites and Dangerous Dogs
Dog bites must be reported to the Police Department. The dog owner is required to show proof of rabies vaccination or the dog must be impounded for 10 days. In the event the dog bites a second time or demonstrates a propensity to attack, the dog may be declared a Dangerous Dog by the Police Department.

A dog declared Dangerous is required to meet a number of very strict requirements including confinement, insurance and signage. For more complete information contact the Police Department at 651-280-6700.

The police department provides fingerprinting services during normal business hours based upon officer availability. The service is provided at no cost to City of Farmington residents, and for a fee of $20 for non-residents.

The police reception desk is open between 8 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays. A lobby phone is available that may be used to contact the Communications Center (dispatcher) to request police assistance after normal business hours, on weekends and during holidays.

You should call 911 for any request for police response. In Dakota County, 911 is no longer reserved exclusively for emergencies. For administrative requests, call 651-280-6700 during normal business hours.