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(A) It shall be a violation of this section for a person to sell, offer to sell, trade, barter, or give away, in Warrick County, any live animal, including birds and/or reptiles, for any of the following purposes:
(1) As a novelty or prize;
(2) As an inducement to enter a place of amusement;
(3) As an incentive to enter any business establishment; or
(4) As an incentive to enter into any business agreement whereby the offer was made for the purpose of attracting trade or business, other than business establishments selling animals as their primary business.
(B) It shall be a violation of this section for any person to transport into Warrick County any live animal, including birds and/or reptiles, for any purpose prohibited in division (A) above.
(C) It shall be a violation of this section for a person to sell, offer to sell, or otherwise dispose of any animals whose appearance has been artificially or chemically colored, sprayed, or painted.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
(A) Animals must be confined to the owner's real property and not permitted to run loose. While on the owner's real property, but not under the owner's direct control, animals must be secured without means of escape by a leash, or otherwise be confined to a pen, fenced (either physical or electronic) enclosure, corral, cage, house, or other secure enclosure. In agriculturally zoned areas, however, cats may be allowed to run at large on the owner's property when not under the owner's direct control.
(B) No animal shall be hitched, tied, or fastened by any rope, chain, cord, or other similar material that is directly attached to the animal's neck. Animals that are tied, hitched, or fastened shall wear a properly fitted collar or harness, other than a choker-type collar. This section does not prohibit the use of a choker-type collar in the training of animals or in the leading of the same.
(C) An owner shall not permit prong-type collars to remain on an animal when the animal is not in training. In no instance shall a prong-type collar be permitted by an owner to remain on an animal for a continuous period of 24 hours or more.
(D) A tether or tie-out for a dog shall be at least three times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of said dog's nose to the tip of its tail. The tether or tie-out shall be of adequate strength for the breed, weight, size, and age of the dog in order to keep the dog secure.
(E) No person shall permit an animal to access a roof or overhang by any means, including, without limitation, through an open window.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
No person shall beat, cruelly treat, neglect, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse any animal, or otherwise cause, instigate, permit, or promote combat between animals, including fowl. The definitions set forth in I.C. 35-46-3 et seq. are incorporated herein by reference.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92: Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
No person shall abandon, or cause to be abandoned, any animal anywhere within Warrick County. The definitions set forth in I.C. 35-46-3 et seq. are incorporated herein by reference.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
(A) No animal shall be left unattended in a vehicle when the conditions in said vehicle would constitute a health hazard to the animal.
(B) Transportation of animals.
(1) Any animal transported in the open bed of a truck while the vehicle is in motion:
(a) Shall be tethered by a halter to the two sides of the corners of the bed of the truck closest to the cab, so long as such halter is not secured to said animal's neck; or
(b) Shall be contained in a secured travel container so as to prevent injury to the animal.
(2) The tailgate of any vehicle transporting an animal in accordance with this section shall be in a secured, closed position.
(C) No animal shall be transported in the open bed of a truck during inclement weather. Weather temperatures below 20° Fahrenheit and above 90° Fahrenheit, as well as any other weather condition that would constitute a health hazard to domestic animals, shall be considered "inclement weather" for purposes of this section.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, passed 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
(A) Poisonous bait. No person shall set out any kind of poisonous substance or bait with the intent to do any harm to any domestic animal.
(B) Traps.
(1) No live-animal traps shall be set during inclement weather or in a location which exposes the trap(s) to direct sunlight. Weather temperatures measuring below 32° Fahrenheit, including wind chill, and above 90° Fahrenheit, including heat index, shall be considered "inclement weather" for the purposes of this section.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to use, place, set, or cause to be used, placed, or set, any snare, net, or other devise for the purposes of trapping or capturing any animal upon any land or waters located in Warrick County in any manner that does not result in said animal being captured painlessly or killed instantly.
(3) It shall be unlawful for a person, having placed a lawful trap, snare, or similar device in Warrick County, to fail to inspect and empty said trap, snare, or device at least once during every 24 hour period in which the trap, snare, or device is in place.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, passed 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
An animal in heat shall be confined in a secure building, enclosure, or kennel so as to prevent the animal from being a nuisance, except during instances of planned breeding.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
(A) The primary enclosures for dogs and cats in kennels shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each dog and/or cat to turn about freely and easily, to stand, and to sit and lie down in a comfortable, normal position. No more than three adult dogs or cats shall be housed in the same primary enclosure. All primary enclosures shall provide appropriate exercise floor space as provided in this chapter.
(B) The Animal Control Officer shall have the right to inspect all permanent or mobile kennels, pet shops, grooming shops, and animal welfare organizations, including, without limitation, shelters, rescues, and foster homes, and/or riding schools or stables at any time during normal business hours.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23)
An owner shall maintain permanent identification for any domestic animal kept as a pet that states the owner's first and last name and a phone number to contact the owner. Said identification may be in the form of one or more of the following:
(A) An identification tag affixed to a collar or harness that is securely worn around the animal's neck;
(B) A collar with an engraved plate that is securely worn around the animal's neck;
(C) A collar that states the necessary information required under this section that is legibly written in permanent marker and which is securely worn around the animal's neck; or
(D) A microchip.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
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