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2001 SESSION
HB 2269 Confinement and disposition of animals by animal shelters.
Introduced by: James M. Shuler | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Confinement and disposition of animals by animal shelters; penalties. Authorizes animal shelters to confine and dispose of dogs running at large without the required tag or in violation of a local ordinance, dogs not licensed as required by law, and cats in violation of local ordinances regarding licensure or running at large. Any animal shelter confining or disposing of such animals must be inspected by the State Veterinarian and operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, be open to the public during reasonable business hours, and not be operated in a residential dwelling or in conflict with local zoning ordinances. The operator of an animal shelter that confines or disposes of such animals must comply with certain reporting requirements. An animal shelter that is operated in violation of Board regulations is subject to civil penalties.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Confinement and disposition of animals by animal shelters; penalties. Authorizes animal shelters to confine and dispose of dogs running at large without the required tag or in violation of a local ordinance, dogs not licensed as required by law, and cats in violation of local ordinances regarding licensure or running at large. Any animal shelter confining or disposing of such animals must be inspected by the State Veterinarian and operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, be open to the public during reasonable business hours, and not be operated in a residential dwelling or in conflict with local zoning ordinances. The operator of an animal shelter that confines or disposes of such animals must comply with certain reporting requirements. An animal shelter that is operated in violation of Board regulations is subject to civil penalties.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Confinement and disposition of animals by animal shelters; penalties. Authorizes animal shelters to confine and dispose of dogs running at large without the required tag or in violation of a local ordinance, dogs not licensed as required by law, and cats in violation of local ordinances regarding licensure or running at large. Any animal shelter confining or disposing of such animals must be inspected by the State Veterinarian and operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, be open to the public during reasonable business hours, and not be located in a residential dwelling. The operator of an animal shelter that confines or disposes of such animals must comply with certain reporting requirements. An animal shelter that is operated in violation of Board regulations is subject to civil penalties.