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Volusia County leaders to vote on program to allow for more dogs on the beach

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — The Volusia County Council is expected to take up a pilot program that would allow more dogs on the beach.

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The program would allow dogs on Ormond Beach between Milsap Road and Rockfeller Drive.

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If approved, visitors would see marked signs at beach access ramps.

The rules would require pets to be on a leash at all times and up to date on their shots.

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If approved Tuesday, the program would begin in November and run for a year-and-a-half.

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