§ 20-19-404. Confinement — Care — Inspections
(a) Wolves and wolf-dog hybrids shall be provided adequate confinement and adequate feeding. (b) Adequate confinement shall include at least: (1) A brick, concrete, or chain-link enclosure surrounded by two (2) layers of fencing as follows: (A) For a single animal: (i) Either an inner chain-link fence a minimum of fifteen feet by eight feet […]
§ 20-19-405. Entry into state
(a) Wolves and wolf-dog hybrids may enter into this state only if each animal is accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection indicating that the animal is free from disease or exposure to infectious or contagious disease. (b) No animals from rabies-quarantined areas shall be admitted into this state.
§ 20-19-302. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Animal” means any animal other than dogs or cats that may be affected by rabies; (2) “Cats” means any domestic feline animal, species Felis catus; (3) “Dogs” means any domestic canine animal, species Canis lupus familiaris; (4) “Has been bitten” means the skin has been penetrated by an animal’s […]
§ 20-19-406. Vaccination
(a) Wolves and wolf-dog hybrids are required to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian with a vaccine approved for dog use, and a rabies certificate may be issued. (b) Veterinarians shall inform the owner of the wolf or wolf-dog hybrid, preferably in writing, that the vaccination is considered “off label” and that protection […]
§ 20-19-303. Power of political subdivisions not limited — Applicability
(a) This subchapter does not limit in any manner the power of any municipality or political subdivision to prohibit dogs, cats, or other animals from running at large whether or not they have been vaccinated against rabies as provided in this subchapter. (b) This subchapter does not limit in any manner the power of any […]
§ 20-19-407. Penalties
(a) If a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid bites a person or injures or destroys another animal while out of its confined area, the person responsible for the adequate confinement of the animal upon conviction shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) If a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid is not adequately confined or fed, […]
§ 20-19-304. Penalties
(a) (1) A person shall be guilty of a violation for: (A) Violating or aiding in or abetting the violation of any provision of this subchapter; (B) Making a misrepresentation in regard to any matter prescribed by this subchapter; (C) Resisting, obstructing, or impeding any authorized officer in enforcing this subchapter; or (D) Refusing to […]
§ 20-19-408. Local regulation
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit local regulation of the ownership, breeding, confinement, or feeding of wolves or wolf-dog hybrids.
§ 20-19-305. Vaccination for dogs, cats, and other animals required
All dogs, cats, and other animals shall be vaccinated against rabies as required by the State Board of Health.
§ 20-19-501. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Large carnivore” means any live individual of those species of animals that are inherently dangerous to humans, including: (A) Bears; (B) Lions; and (C) Tigers; (2) “Possessor” means a person who owns, keeps, or has custody or control of a large carnivore; and (3) (A) “Wildlife sanctuary” means a […]