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Chapter 258

Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 258

Animal Control And Protection

Commonwealth of Kentucky

258.005Definitions for KRS 258.005 to 258.087. (Effective until July 15, 2026)258.015Dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies -- Issuance and distribution of certificates -- Tags for dogs -- Requirements for compliance by qualified persons -- Cat and ferret owners. (Effective until July 15, 2026)258.035Dog, cat, or ferret vaccinated in other state need not be revaccinated.258.043Mass rabies immunization clinics.258.055Quarantine in case of rabies epidemic -- Emergency vaccinations.258.065Physicians to report persons bitten by dogs, cats, ferrets, and other animals -- Reporting when local health department is closed.258.075Secretary for health and family services to administer rabies law.258.085Quarantine of animals suspected of having rabies -- Destruction of animal in lieu of quarantine -- Exceptions -- Head of animal suspected of being rabid to be sent to laboratory.258.087Authorization to provide for more stringent regulation of rabies control.258.095Definitions for KRS 258.095 to 258.500.258.117Animal Control Advisory Board -- Purpose -- Promulgation of administrative regulations -- Membership.258.119Animal control and care fund -- Distribution of moneys -- Eligibility requirements.258.135Establishment of dog licensing program by county or city ordinance.258.195Employment, appointment, or contract with animal control officers -- Establishment and maintenance of animal shelters -- Intergovernmental agreements -- Authority of animal control officers.258.212Tampering with or removal of domesticated animal's identification prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.258.215Seizure, impounding, and destruction of dog lacking rabies tag or other identification -- Holding period before destruction -- Notice to owner -- Reclamation of dog, cat, or ferret -- Fees -- Quarantine -- Exemption of hunting dog.258.225Peace officers and animal control officers required to perform duties -- Interference prohibited.258.235Authority to kill or seize dog -- Return by court to owner of vicious dog -- Liability for damage -- Proceeding by person attacked by dog -- Disposition of dog after seizure -- Powers of animal control officer -- Vicious dog not to run at large.258.245Dogs with rabies vaccination and identification considered personal property -- Destruction prohibited.258.255Confinement and control of female dog when in heat.258.265Care and control of dog -- Destruction of dog running at large at night -- Exemption for hunting dogs. (Effective until July 15, 2026)258.335False statements and concealment of facts prohibited.258.365Other state and local laws not affected.258.500Definitions for section -- Persons with assistance dogs not to be denied accommodations, transportation, or elevator service -- Conditions -- Exemption from licensing fees -- Denial of emergency medical treatment for assistance dog prohibited -- Documentation may be requested in some instances -- Handler liable for damages.258.505Use of gunshot as euthanasia.258.990Penalties.258.991Penalties.