Overview

• Tourism secretary Luis Walcher presented a draft law setting a €1.50 daily fee for visiting dogs and a €100 annual charge per resident dog.
• The proposal would take effect in 2026 if approved by the provincial council.
• Owners who completed the prior mandatory DNA test would receive a two‑year exemption after only about 12,000 of roughly 30,000 dogs were registered.
• Revenue would be directed to street cleaning and building dedicated dog areas, and current €200–€600 fines for uncollected waste could rise.
• Mayor Claudio Corrarati and animal‑protection groups ENPA and OIPA oppose the plan, warning of burdens on families and tourism and proposing neighborhood monitoring and wider access to waste bags.