Town in Italy considers hitting tourists with $2 daily dog tax as critics push back

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An Italian town is taking tourist taxes to the next level by looking closely at creatures with four legs — and not everyone's happy about the move.

The Province of Bolzano is looking to implement a "fido" tax. Dogs visiting the area will be taxed about $2 (1.50 euros) per day while residents pay over $100 a year, The Independent and other outlets reported.

The tax would cover the costs of cleaning up dog poop and other related public-space maintenance.

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The initiative stems from a previous policy that implemented a mandatory DNA dog tracking system .

Residents who participated in the DNA policy will receive a two-year exemption from the n