Portland parks to enforce stricter policy, fees for dog owners with off-leash pets

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland has implemented stricter regulations and new fees for residents with off-leash dogs.

Portland Parks & Recreation has announced that a new policy allows officials to immediately hit dog owners with a fine if they fail to put a leash on their pet in areas where leashes are required. The previous policy, established in 2013, directed park rangers to first issue citations for this offense — but officials said the initial warning has made the...