Sec. 7. (a) An animal found running at large in violation of a quarantine declared under section 2 of this chapter may be impounded as provided in the quarantine order, in the area or quarters provided by the board of county commissioners. During the quarantine period the owner may obtain possession of the animal by doing all of the following:
(1) Paying the expenses of the animal's board and all tax or license fees that are due and unpaid on the animal.
(2) Having the animal vaccinated and paying for the vaccination or furnishing evidence that the animal was vaccinated during the previous twelve (12) months.
(3) Paying the impounding fee fixed by the board of county commissioners.
(b) An animal not redeemed under subsection (a) shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by the local health officer having jurisdiction.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-7.]
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