(A) A person who owns or cares for an animal that has died from any cause shall dispose of the animal’s body not later than 24 hours after knowledge of death so as not to produce a nuisance. The disposal of the animal’s body must be by one of the following methods:
(1) At an approved disposal plant;
(2) Burial upon the owner’s premises to such a depth that every part of the animal’s body is at least four feet below the natural surface of the ground and every part of the animal’s body is covered with at least four feet of earth in addition to any other material that may be used as cover;
(3) Thorough and complete incineration according to standards established by an appropriate governmental agency; or
(4) Composting according to standards approved by the State Board of Health.
(B) Upon discovery of a dead animal by the New Albany/Floyd County Animal Control and/or the County Health Department, the owner shall be notified, if known, and shall be ordered to dispose of the remains immediately. If the owner is unknown, the Animal Control Officer or Health Department representative shall notify the owner of the property upon which the remains are located and shall order the owner of the property to dispose of the remains immediately.
(Ord. 2010-T-020, passed 4-12-2010; Ord. 2010-T-037, passed 6-22-2010)