Section
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
12-4-101. Definitions.
12-4-102. Notices.
12-4-103. Injunctive relief.
12-4-104. Liability for subduing animal at large.
Subtitle 2. Animal Matters Commission
12-4-201. Commission established.
12-4-202. Composition; appointment; terms; compensation.
12-4-203. Chair; Executive Secretary; Secretary; Counsel.
12-4-204. Quorum.
12-4-205. Meeting and duties of Commission.
12-4-206. Hearings before Commission.
Subtitle 3. Animal Care and Control Agency and Officers
12-4-301. Enforcement of article.
12-4-302. Appointment and powers of Agency officers.
12-4-303. Recordkeeping by Agency.
12-4-304. Authority to charge; citation.
12-4-305. Elections available to person who receives citation.
12-4-306. Duties of individual issuing citation.
12-4-307. Duties of Agency on receiving citation.
12-4-308. Duties of Commission on receiving citation.
12-4-309. Disposition of citation filed with District Court.
12-4-310. Application for criminal summons or warrant.
12-4-311. Confidentiality of records of violations.
12-4-312. Interference with Agency officer prohibited.
Subtitle 4. Public Safety
12-4-401. Applicability.
12-4-402. Public safety threats; potentially dangerous, dangerous, and vicious animal criteria; defenses.
12-4-403. Potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious animals; orders.
12-4-404. Authority to dispose of vicious animals.
12-4-405. Keeping of vicious animals prohibited.
12-4-406. Dangerous animal registry.
Subtitle 5. Impoundment of Animals
12-4-501. Authority to impound.
12-4-502. Right of entry.
12-4-503. Notice; holding period.
12-4-504. Redemption of impounded animals.
12-4-505. Disposition of animals.
Subtitle 6. Rabies Control
12-4-601. Vaccination of dogs and cats required.
12-4-602. Required reports – In general.
12-4-603. Required report by veterinarian.
12-4-604. Confirmed or highly likely cases of rabies.
12-4-605. Confinement of animals that bite humans.
12-4-606. Destruction or isolation of animals exposed to rabies.
12-4-607. Requirement for surrender of animal for destruction or quarantine.
12-4-608. Quarantine – Animal suspected of being exposed to rabies.
12-4-609. Quarantine – Animal diagnosed as having rabies.
12-4-610. Restrictions on killing or removing certain animals.
12-4-611. Surrender and disposal of dead animal exposed to rabies.
Subtitle 7. Licenses
12-4-701. Application.
12-4-702. Dog and cat licenses.
12-4-703. Dog fancier license.
12-4-704. Cat fancier license.
12-4-705. Commercial kennel license.
12-4-706. Pet shop license.
12-4-707. Grooming parlor license.
12-4-708. Petting zoo license.
12-4-709. Chicken and duck license.
12-4-710. Pet care business license.
12-4-711. Expiration, renewal, and revocation of certain licenses.
12-4-712. Notice of denial, nonrenewal, revocation, or suspension of license.
12-4-713. Appeals.
12-4-714. Effect of denial or revocation of license.
12-4-715. Enforcement of unappealed orders.
12-4-716. Nontransferability of licenses.
12-4-717. Burden of proof with respect to licensing.
Subtitle 8. Standards for Care and Keeping of Animals
12-4-801. Animals outdoors.
12-4-802. Food, water, and veterinary care required.
12-4-803. Animal fancier kennels.
12-4-804. Commercial kennels.
12-4-805. Pet shops; grooming parlors.
12-4-806. Petting zoos.
12-4-807. Pet care businesses.
12-4-808. Veterinary hospitals.
12-4-809. Severe weather emergencies and alerts.
Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous Provisions
12-4-901. Cruelty.
12-4-902. Keeping of wild animals, exotic animals, and vicious animals prohibited.
12-4-903. Creating public nuisance or public nuisance condition prohibited.
12-4-904. Animal disturbance prohibited.
12-4-905. Animals running at large prohibited.
12-4-906. Animals prohibited on school grounds and in public recreation areas.
12-4-907. Stray dogs and cats to be surrendered to County.
12-4-908. Intact dog or cat.
12-4-909. Removal of animal excreta.
12-4-910. Disposal of animal carcasses and sick animals.
12-4-911. Reporting of sale or disposition of animals.
12-4-912. Adopted animals – spaying or neutering; fees; waiver of fees.
12-4-913. Reckless animal owner.
Subtitle 10. Civil Penalties
12-4-1001. Civil penalties.