Sec. 10. (a) A law enforcement officer shall impound or destroy an animal found running at large:
(1) during a quarantine ordered under section 2 of this chapter; or
(2) that is the subject of an order of confinement under section 11 of this chapter.
(b) A law enforcement officer or other authorized individual shall impound an animal that is subject to quarantine or confinement under this chapter if a statement is provided to the officer or authorized individual that states that the animal has broken quarantine or confinement. The statement must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) be given under oath;
(3) be signed by at least two (2) individuals; and
(4) include the name and address of the owner or suspected owner of the animal, if known.
(c) When possible, the authorized individual or agency contacted under this section shall give written notice to the owner or suspected owner of the animal upon impounding and before destroying the animal.
(d) All costs incurred by a local government relating to the impoundment of an animal under subsection (b) shall be paid by the owner of the animal.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-10.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 17. Animal Health and Animal Products
15-17-6-1. Rabies Vaccination Records
15-17-6-2. Quarantine Declaration
15-17-6-4. Notice of Vaccine Order; Duties of County Health Officer and Sheriff
15-17-6-6. State Veterinarian Assistance to Local Health Officers
15-17-6-7. Impoundment, Release, and Disposition of Animals
15-17-6-8. Expenses of Impoundment
15-17-6-9. Requirements for Animals in Quarantine Area
15-17-6-10. Loose Animals; Impoundment or Destruction; Notice; Costs