Animal Control

Opinion # 2005-172
Discussion providing that a municipality with a population of less than 5000 is not required to maintain an animal control service, but that a municipality with a population greater than 5000 is required to contribute a pro rata share for the maintenance of the county pound or establish and maintain its own pound.

Opinion # 2005-172
Discussion providing that a municipality may, by ordinance, establish regulations regarding animal control services and contract with an independent contractor to perform animal control services, but that there is no statutory duty for a municipality to control animals.


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