Indiana § 15-17-6-2 - Quarantine declaration
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§ 15-17-6-2. Quarantine declaration
Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian may declare a quarantine against rabies in any county, township, city, or town, or a designated part of any county, township, city, or town whenever the state veterinarian finds that rabies exist in the area to the extent that the health or lives of individuals or domestic animals are endangered.
(b) If a quarantine has been declared, the owner or caretaker of an animal in the quarantine area shall confine the animal:
(1) on the premises of the owner; or
(2) in a suitable place, subject to the approval of the state veterinarian, for the impounding and care of animals as provided in this chapter.
(c) A quarantine order may specify the circumstances and conditions under which an owner may remove animals from the owner's premises or an impoundment facility.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
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Section 15-17-6-2 ("Quarantine declaration") 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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