Title 4. ANIMALS  


§ 4-1. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-2. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-11. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-12. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-13. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-14. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-15. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-21. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-22. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-23. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-24. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-25. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-29.1. Repealed by Laws 1951, p. 91, § 608.
§ 4-29.2. Repealed by Laws 1951, p. 91, § 608.
§ 4-29.3. Repealed by Laws 1951, p. 91, § 608.
§ 4-30.1. Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act.
§ 4-30.2. Definitions.
§ 4-30.3. Enforcement of act.
§ 4-30.4. Licensure.
§ 4-30.5. Application for licensure - Inspection of applicant.
§ 4-30.6. Requirements for licensure.
§ 4-30.7. Revocation or suspension of license.
§ 4-30.8. Expiration and renewal of license.
§ 4-30.9. Required information updates.
§ 4-30.10. Disclosure of license.
§ 4-30.11. Annual report filings.
§ 4-30.12. Annual health records.
§ 4-30.13. Prohibited conduct - Penalties.
§ 4-30.14. State disclosure duties.
§ 4-30.15. Limitations.
§ 4-30.16. Appropriation of funds.
§ 4-31. Breeding certificates - Duty to furnish - Contents - Form.
§ 4-32. Refusal to furnish certificate - Penalty.
§ 4-41. Animals chasing or injuring livestock - Right to kill - Liability of owner - Warrantless seizure - Court proceedings - Definitions.
§ 4-42.1. Personal injury by dog - Liability of owner.
§ 4-42.2. Lawful presence on owner's property, what constitutes - Public place, what is.
§ 4-42.3. Exceptions to application of act - Existing rights and liabilities.
§ 4-42.4. Owners of dangerous dogs, bite or attacks on public property - Penalty.
§ 4-43. Counties over 200,000 population - Regulation and control of dogs running at large - Penalties.
§ 4-44. Definitions.
§ 4-45. Certificate of registration for certain dogs required - Exemption - Fee.
§ 4-46. Muzzle and restraint of certain dogs required - Local regulation of dangerous dogs - Dogs not to be declared dangerous.
§ 4-47. Confiscation of dangerous dog - Purpose of act - Other remedies.
§ 4-51. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 16, § 5.
§ 4-52. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 16, § 5.
§ 4-53. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 16, § 5.
§ 4-54. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 16, § 5.
§ 4-61. Repealed by Laws 1963, c. 220, § 11.
§ 4-62. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-63. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-64. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-65. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-66. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-67. Repealed by Laws 1963, c. 220, § 11.
§ 4-68. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-69. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-70. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-71. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-72. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-73. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-74. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-75. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 462, § 1.
§ 4-81.1. Repealed by Laws 1963, c. 200, § 11.
§ 4-81.2. Repealed by Laws 1963, c. 220, § 11.
§ 4-81.3. Repealed by Laws 1963, c. 220, § 11.
§ 4-81.4. Repealed by Laws 1963, c. 220, § 11.
§ 4-82.1. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.2. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.3. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.4. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.5. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.6. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.7. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.8. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.9. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-82.10. Repealed by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 13.
§ 4-85.1. Definitions.
§ 4-85.2. Estrays.
§ 4-85.3. Taking up by landowner or lessee - Investigation - Reports.
§ 4-85.4. Rights and duties of taker-up.
§ 4-85.5. Duties of peace officer.
§ 4-85.6. Sale of unclaimed animals.
§ 4-85.7. Adverse claimants.
§ 4-85.10. Duty to feed and care for estrays.
§ 4-85.11. Penalties.
§ 4-85.12. Jurisdiction to settle disputes and claims.
§ 4-85.13. Claim to ownership of exotic livestock under this chapter - Conditions.
§ 4-91. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-92. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-93. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-94. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-95. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-96. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-97. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-98. Restraint of all domestic animals - Damages for trespass.
§ 4-99. Failure to keep domestic animals enclosed – Penalties.
§ 4-101. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-102. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-103. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-104. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-105. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-106. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-107. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-108. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-109. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-110. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-111. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-112. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-114.1. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-114.2. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-115.1. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-115.2. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-115.3. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-115.4. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-121. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-122. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-131. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-132. Removal of stock from distraint without leave of possessor - Penalty - Civil liability.
§ 4-133. Stock "owner" defined.
§ 4-134. Land "owner" defined.
§ 4-135. Proceedings after distraint - Assessment of damages - Notices - Sale - Surplus.
§ 4-136. Assessment of damages - Filing - Review - Bond - Supersedeas - Delivery of stock to owner appealing - Certification of papers.
§ 4-137. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-138. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-139. Controversy over partition fence - Application to fence viewers - Notice - Authority of viewers.
§ 4-140. Repair or reconstruction of fence by complainant - Recovery of value and viewers' fees from landowner - Interest.
§ 4-141. Fence viewers - Number - Qualifications - Appointment - Compensation.
§ 4-142. Fence repair.
§ 4-143. Commons - Owners not required to fence - Lands enclosed or used otherwise than as commons - Duty to fence.
§ 4-144. Severalty owned lands enclosed in common without partition fence - Division of fence line - Construction of fence.
§ 4-145. Opening field for use as commons - Notice.
§ 4-146. Joinder to partition fence - Payment for or rebuilding of half of fence.
§ 4-147. Recorded fence division - Effect on owners and successors.
§ 4-148. Application of term "owner".
§ 4-149. Fence or improvements on land of another - Removal - Damages - Notice to remove - Effect of nonremoval.
§ 4-150. Fence or improvements on land of another - When not removable.
§ 4-150.1. Property line across an existing boundary or division line fence, notice to adjacent owner - Cause of action - Attorney fees.
§ 4-151. Additional powers of fence viewers.
§ 4-152. Erection and removal of line fence.
§ 4-153. Legal proceedings or agreement not barred.
§ 4-154. Lawful fence - Construction - Material - Height - Tightening.
§ 4-155. Damages by animals breaking fences - Seizure.
§ 4-156. Lien of judgment for damages on trespassing stock - Execution.
§ 4-181. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-182. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-183. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-184. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
§ 4-191. Lien for feeding, grazing and herding.
§ 4-192. Lien for furnishing feed.
§ 4-193. Lien for keeping, boarding or training animal - Scope.
§ 4-194. Repealed by Laws 2011, c. 123, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
§ 4-194.1. Foreclosure of lien upon a domestic animal.
§ 4-195. Letting male animals to service - Advertisement of terms - Publication or posting - Acceptance.
§ 4-196. Filing of certificate of service - Lien on offspring - Notice to third parties - Lien without certificate.
§ 4-197. Record of certificates - Compensation of register of deeds.
§ 4-198. False or fictitious pedigree - False representation of recording or eligibility for record - Forfeiture of rights.
§ 4-199. Enforcement of lien by replevin.
§ 4-200. Judgment.
§ 4-201. Proceedings governed by general replevin laws.
§ 4-201.1. Short title.
§ 4-201.2. Definitions.
§ 4-201.3. Livestock lien - Existence - Validity.
§ 4-201.4. Perfection of lien.
§ 4-201.5. Commingled livestock - Priority.
§ 4-201.6. Transfer of lien due to sale.
§ 4-201.7. Lien priority.
§ 4-201.8. Applicability of act.
§ 4-201.9. Prohibition of waiver, relinquishment, or release of lien.
§ 4-201.10. Lien expiration - Commencement of action.
§ 4-201.11. Preference - Owners right to be paid.
§ 4-211. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-212. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-213. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-214. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-215. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-216. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-217. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-218. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-219. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-220. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-221. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-222. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-223. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-224. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-225. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-226. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-227. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-228. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-229. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-230. Repealed by Laws 1973, c. 15, § 1.
§ 4-251. Duties of parties butchering stock or purchasing hides - Records - Retention of hides for inspection - Violations of provisions - Penalties.
§ 4-252. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-253. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-254. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-255. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-256. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-257. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-258. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-259. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 1, 13.
§ 4-260. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-261. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-262. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-263. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-264. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-265. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-266. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-267. Repealed by Laws 1949, p. 43, § 13.
§ 4-268. Fraudulent branding - Branding over or obliterating previous brand - Penalties - Definitions.
§ 4-269. Destruction of cattle hides or brands a misdemeanor.
§ 4-270. Repealed by Laws 1965, c. 400, § 4, eff. July 1, 1965.
§ 4-270.1. Repealed by Laws 1968, c. 107, § 3, eff. April 1, 1968.
§ 4-270.2. Enforcement of laws pertaining to livestock brands.
§ 4-270.3. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-271. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-272. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-273. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-274. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-275. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-276. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-277. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-278. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-279. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-280. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-281. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-282. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-283. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-284. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-291. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 17, § 1.
§ 4-292. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 17, § 1.
§ 4-293. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 17, § 1.
§ 4-294. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 17, § 1.
§ 4-295. Repealed by Laws 1943, p. 17, § 1.
§ 4-311. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-312. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-313. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-314. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-315. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-316. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-317. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-318. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-319. Repealed by Laws 1941, p. 464, § 1.
§ 4-320. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-331. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-332. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-333. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-334. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-335. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-341. Livestock shippers - Right to furnish feed.
§ 4-342. Refusal to permit lessees of pens to furnish feed - Penalties.
§ 4-351. Driver of vehicle carrying livestock, domestic fowls or ratite - Permit or statement authorizing movement - Violations - Penalties.
§ 4-361. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-362. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-363. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-364. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-365. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-366. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-367. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-368. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-369. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-370. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-371. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-372. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-373. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, § 7.
§ 4-391. Definitions.
§ 4-392. Application and issuance of license.
§ 4-393. Expiration and renewal of licenses.
§ 4-394. Delivery of animals on demand – Municipal ordinances relating to impoundment and scientific research.
§ 4-395. Transportation of dogs - Purposes for which used.
§ 4-396. Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from liability.
§ 4-397. Revocation of licenses.
§ 4-398. Obtaining dogs from other sources.
§ 4-399. Rules and regulations - Inspections and investigations.
§ 4-400. Interpretation and construction of law.
§ 4-401. Misdemeanors.
§ 4-402. Partial invalidity.
§ 4-421. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-421.1. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-422. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-423. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-424. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-425. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-426. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-427. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, § 9.
§ 4-428. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-429. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-430. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-431. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-432. Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980.
§ 4-499. Short title.
§ 4-499.1. Definitions.
§ 4-499.2. Spaying or neutering as condition for release of certain animals.
§ 4-499.3. Refund of deposit upon proof of spaying or neutering.
§ 4-499.4. Rules - Sterilization agreement.
§ 4-499.5. Extension of time to spay or neuter.
§ 4-499.6. Death of adopted animal - Refund of deposited funds.
§ 4-499.7. Disposition of forfeited funds - Record of accounts.
§ 4-499.8. Adoption standards.
§ 4-499.9. Construction of act.
§ 4-499.10. Failure to comply with act.
§ 4-501. Disposal of animals kept for pleasure - Method.
§ 4-502. Denatured sodium pentobarbital - Method of administration – Possession and purchase by certified animal euthanasia technician.
§ 4-503. Carbon monoxide - Administration.
§ 4-504. Carbon monoxide chambers - Equipment required.
§ 4-505. Repealed by Laws 2000, c. 199, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
§ 4-506. Municipality not having proper facilities and personnel - Manner of disposal.
§ 4-507. Violation of act as nuisance - Injunction - Abatement.
§ 4-508. Exemptions.
§ 4-511. Definitions.
§ 4-512. Seizure of abandoned or neglected animals - Divestment of ownership.
§ 4-602. Pet overpopulation – Gifts, grants and donations - Programs.