Indiana § 15-17-11-20 - Disposal of dead animals required
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§ 15-17-11-20. Disposal of dead animals required
Sec. 20. (a) A person who owns or cares for an animal that has died from any cause shall dispose of the animal's body not later than twenty-four (24) hours after knowledge of death so as not to produce a nuisance. Subject to subsection (b), the disposal of the animal's body must be by one (1) of the following methods:
(1) At an approved disposal plant.
(2) Burial upon the owner's premises according to standards approved by the board to mitigate the risk of transmission of a:
(A) disease or pest of animals; or
(B) chemical or radiological substance.
(3) Thorough and complete incineration according to standards established by an appropriate governmental agency.
(4) Composting according to standards approved by the board.
(b) The board may adopt rules to allow alternate methods for the safe, orderly, and efficient disposal of dead animals.
(c) The board may adopt rules and issue orders restricting the use of the disposal methods described in subsection (a) to control:
(1) disease or pest of animals; and
(2) chemical or radiological substances.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-20.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.41-2021, SEC.5.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-17-11-20 ("Disposal of dead animals required") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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