Sec. 6. (a) A unit may:
(1) capture and destroy animals if necessary; and
(2) establish, maintain, and operate animal shelters.
(b) A municipality may exercise the powers in subsection (a)(2) within four (4) miles outside its corporate boundaries.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-7(g); 18-1-1.5-14(o); 18-3-1-39 part; 18-4-12-4(4).]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.277-2019, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Public Safety
36-8-2-1. Application of Chapter
36-8-2-2. Police and Law Enforcement System; Hiring Procedures
36-8-2-3. Firefighting and Fire Prevention System
36-8-2-4. Regulation of Dangerous Conduct or Property
36-8-2-5. Medical Care, Health, and Community Services; Hospitals
36-8-2-6. Animals; Capture and Destruction; Shelters
36-8-2-7. Regulation of Business Use of Watercourse
36-8-2-8. Regulation of Introduction of Substance, Odor, or Sound in Air
36-8-2-9. Regulation of Public Gatherings
36-8-2-10. Regulation of Businesses and Professions
36-8-2-11. Regulation of Solicitations