(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that humane societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals organized under the laws of this state now or hereinafter in effect are public organizations necessary to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizenry of this state and are discharging a government function. (b) The […]
(a) (1) As used in this section, “domesticated animals” includes, but is not limited to, sheep, goats, cattle, swine, and poultry. (2) A person owning or having in possession or under control a dog is liable for damages to the owner or owners of a domesticated animal killed or injured by the dog for the […]
(a) It shall be unlawful for any pound, shelter, humane organization, or animal rescue group to release any dog or cat which has not been sterilized to a new owner except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) In any county in the state, it shall be unlawful for any pound, shelter, […]
(a) The Department of Health shall establish a voluntary certification program for animal control officers, animal shelters, and other humane society counterparts. (b) The certification shall be based upon courses recommended by the National Animal Care and Control Association or its equivalent. (c) Certification of animal shelters shall be based upon compliance with shelter standards […]
