Under the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003, if you are in charge of a dog you must clear up after it - regardless of your age and whether or not you own it.
You should note that the fixed penalty fine for dog fouling is £40; this rises to £60 if it's not paid within 28 days.
You must pick up any fouling immediately and place in the bin provided. Please note that picking up dog fouling in a bag and then leaving the bag lying around is a littering offence which attracts a £50 fine.
Don't think anyone is watching? Think again. Cuthill Park, supported by the local community and responsible dog owners, is a Dog Watch area. Measures, including covert surveillance, are in operation to catch offenders.
Free poop scoop bags are available from most council offices and libraries.(Update: From 1st April 2015 there is a £1 charge)
Council offices run out of bags? You can purchase 300 bags for 35p from Asda so, no excuses!
You can report dog fouling here
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