Indiana § 15-20-4-3 - Mandatory spay or neutering

Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 15-20-4-3 — Mandatory spay or neutering, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-20-4-3. Mandatory spay or neutering

Sec. 3. Beginning July 1, 2021, except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, a companion animal shall be spayed or neutered before adoption from an animal care facility.

As added by P.L.201-2016, SEC.3.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 15-20-4-3

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Section 15-20-4-3 ("Mandatory spay or neutering") 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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