The Animal Control Authority was established by an interlocal cooperation agreement between Floyd County and the City of New Albany on May 20, 1999, pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-1-7 et seq. and all the terms and conditions contained therein are affirmed and incorporated by reference herein:
(A) The Animal Control Authority may uphold or reverse a decision made by an animal control officer declaring that an animal is a public nuisance or dangerous animal as defined by this chapter.
(1) If such a decision is upheld the Animal Control Authority may place the owner of the animal on probation for a period of time determined by the Animal Control Authority, which is deemed in the best interest of the animal and the community.
(2) The Animal Control Authority may place restrictions on the owner during the period of probation that are deemed in the best interest of the animal and the community.
(B) Any and all appeals for permits or revocation of permits within this chapter shall come before the Animal Control Authority for hearing.
(C) These hearings shall be recorded. Transcripts of these hearings may be made at the expense of any person seeking review of the hearings.
(D) Appeals from the determinations of the Animal Control Authority may be sent to the court of appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with, and subject to the procedures and deadlines set out in, the provisions of the Indiana Administrative Code regarding administrative appeals
(Ord. G-20-04, passed 7-28-2020)