A. No person may possess, lodge, or maintain companion animals if such a person displays a general disregard for the conditions under which the animals are living, including, but not limited to, failing to provide all of the following to all of the companion animals in his care: adequate food, water, shelter, and care as set forth in the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act.
B. Upon conviction for companion animal hoarding, the court may order the person to do any or all of the following:
1. Be precluded from owning, harboring, or having custody or control of companion animals for a period of time that the court deems reasonable.
2. Participate in available animal cruelty prevention program(s) or educational program(s), or both.
3. Undergo a behavioral health evaluation and comply with any recommendations resulting from the evaluation.
4. Forfeit to Lee County Animal Control animals that are the basis of conviction.
5. Sterilize the companion animals, with sterilization being mandatory upon a second violation.
6. Pay appropriate fees and fines.
C. Any person violating or aiding in the violation of any provision of this section, or resisting, obstructing, impeding the animal control authority or any authorized officer in enforcing this section, shall be fined no less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or no more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). (Ord. 07-22-001, 7-21-2022)
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| 1 | State Law reference - Similar provisions, 510 ILCS 70/2.10 |