A measure in the Delaware legislature would penalize dog owners for leaving their pets out in the cold.
The state Senate bill would bar many owners from keeping their dogs unattended for more than 15 minutes if such weather would pose a risk to their health and safety.
WBOC reports that the first violation of the proposed law would be a $100 fine and could go up to $500 for repeat offenses.
Currently if there is a hazardous weather advisory dog are required to be brought inside.
