Italian municipalities tighten animal‑related public‑space regulations

In Castellammare, municipal police issued four fines to dog owners who failed to wash liquid waste from the streets, as required by a new local ordinance that mandates cleaning the area with water and prohibits chemicals. The enforcement operation was overseen by Colonel Francesco Del Gaudio and Lieutenant Maria Vanacore and is part of an ongoing effort to improve urban hygiene.

In Lombardy, the Regional Health Commission approved an amendment to the regional budget that would strengthen the existing ban on begging with animals. The proposal raises the minimum fine from €150 to €900, caps the maximum at €1,800, and adds provisions for the precautionary seizure of the animal. The amendment still requires approval by the Regional Council before becoming law.