32-1303. Registration with local animal control authority; notification; microchip implant; inspection. (a) On and after September 1, 2006, a person who possesses a dangerous regulated animal shall notify, in writing, and register the dangerous regulated animal with the local animal control authority.
(b) The notification shall include the person's name, address, telephone number and a complete inventory of each dangerous regulated animal that the person possesses. The inventory shall include the following information: Number and species of each dangerous regulated animal; the microchip identification number and manufacturer of such microchip for each dangerous regulated animal, if available; the exact location where each dangerous regulated animal is kept; the age, sex, color, weight, scars and any distinguishing marks of each dangerous regulated animal; and the name of any person who is a registered designated handler.
(c) When a person who possesses a dangerous regulated animal has a microchip implanted in such animal for identification, the name of the microchip manufacturer and the microchip identification number shall be provided to the local animal control authority. If a dangerous regulated animal is sedated for any reason and such animal does not have a microchip implanted, a microchip shall be implanted in such animal. Within 30 days after the microchip is implanted, the name of the microchip manufacturer and the microchip identification number shall be provided to the local animal control authority. Within 30 days of acquisition, a person acquiring ownership of an offspring with a microchip implanted shall comply with microchip information reporting requirements of this subsection.
(d) A local animal control authority may inspect the premises where dangerous regulated animals are physically located.
History: L. 2006, ch. 131, ยง 3; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation
Article 13 - Dangerous Regulated Animals
32-1302 Unlawful acts; compliance with USDA regulations; USDA license.
32-1304 Fees; liability coverage or bond.
32-1305 Health and ownership records; change of address notification; escape notification.
32-1306 Cage and care requirements; physical contact prohibition.
32-1307 Seizure of animals; access to premises; notice; hearing; costs.
32-1309 Selling or transferring animals.
32-1311 Requirements of county resolutions or city ordinances; compliance with act.