How Hall is addressing tethering ban during its grace period - Gainesville Times

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How Hall is addressing tethering ban during its grace period

Kevin Buecker, Animal Control field supervisor, pets a dog tethered to a fence during a tethering violation call on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. On Oct. 25, the Hall County Board of Commissioners approved a ban on unsupervised dog tethering. - photo by Austin Steele

12162018 TETHERING 004.JPG — Kevin Buecker, Animal Control field supervisor, pets a dog tethered to a fence during a tethering violation call on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. On Oct. 25, the Hall County Board of Commissioners approved a ban on unsupervised dog tethering. - photo by Austin Steele

The ban, which prohibits unsupervised tethering of a dog for any amount of time, came with a 180-day grace period so people can adjust to the rule and secure an alternative such as a fence or pen.