§ 15-21-4-1 — Standards of care

(a) A commercial dog breeder shall comply
with the standards of care set forth in 9 CFR 3.1 through 9 CFR 3.12.
(b) A commercial dog breeder:
(1) may not house a dog in a cage containing a wire floor unless
the cage contains an accommodation that allows the dog to be off
the wire floor;
(2) who houses a dog in a wire cage shall house the dog in a cage
that is large enough to allow for reasonable movement by the dog;
and
(3) shall, subject to subsection (c), provide every dog with a
reasonable opportunity for exercise outside of a cage at least one
(1) time per day.
(c) A commercial dog breeder who permits a dog access to a run at
least one (1) time per day has satisfied the exercise requirement
described in subsection (b)(3). However, a commercial dog breeder is
not required to provide a dog with the opportunity for exercise if
exercise would endanger the dog's life or health.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.111-2009, SEC.4.