(A) In addition to any requirements of this chapter the following state laws governing animal control, in addition to those already contained in this chapter, are noted and shall be enforced in the town:
(1) I.C. 15-17-18-8, which prohibits recklessly allowing domestic animals to run-at-large (Class B misdemeanor), I.C. 15-17-6-10, or any other statute prohibiting animals from running at-large.
(2) I.C. 15-5-19-13, which prohibits (Class C infraction);
(a) Harboring a dog over six months of age which does not at all times wear a collar with a current township dog tax tag attached; or
(b) Permitting a dog to stray beyond the owner's premises unless under reasonable control of some person.
(3) I.C. 35-46-3-1, prohibiting the having of any dog over six months of age which has not been currently vaccinated against rabies (Class C infraction, or Class B misdemeanor if the dog bites a person).
(4) I.C. 35-46-3-2, prohibiting cruelty to or neglect of vertebrate animals (Class B misdemeanor).
(B) However, the above enumerated statutes are not intended to be exhaustive of all state laws relating to animals, and the fact that any other such statute is not enumerated in this section does not imply that the same will not be enforced by the town authorities within their proper jurisdiction.
(Ord. 99, passed 8-20-2002)