1. (a) A law enforcement officer shall impound or destroy an animal found running at large:

   1. (1) during a quarantine ordered under section 2 of this chapter; or
   2. (2) that is the subject of an order of confinement under section 11 of this chapter.

2. (b) A law enforcement officer or other authorized individual shall impound an animal that is subject to quarantine or confinement under this chapter if a statement is provided to the officer or authorized individual that states that the animal has broken quarantine or confinement. The statement must:

   1. (1) be in writing;
   2. (2) be given under oath;
   3. (3) be signed by at least two (2) individuals; and
   4. (4) include the name and address of the owner or suspected owner of the animal, if known.
3. (c) When possible, the authorized individual or agency contacted under this section shall give written notice to the owner or suspected owner of the animal upon impounding and before destroying the animal.

4. (d) All costs incurred by a local government relating to the impoundment of an animal under subsection (b) shall be paid by the owner of the animal.

   [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-6-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.