§ 15-17-11-20 — Disposal of dead animals required

(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.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.41-2021, SEC.5.