Local and State Laws Pertaining to Animals
Fayette County Ordinances governing the county’s Animal Control, can be viewed by visiting Municipal Code Corporation (Municode). Please check with your local government to receive a copy of the ordinances enforced in your area.
Fines for Violations
A judge can fine any amount up to $1,000.00 and/or jail time. The first
offense is at the discretion of the Judge, second and third offenses
are mandatory set fines. You may be fined more but not less. Four or
more offenses are at the discretion of the Judge.
Typical Fines
- First Offense: At Judge's discretion
- Second Offense: $250.00 plus court costs
and the animal must be spayed or neutered if it has not already been
altered, including purebred animals
- Third Offense: $500.00 plus court cost
It is State law that all animals must be vaccinated against rabies.
Animals are old enough to be vaccinated against rabies at the age of
three to four months. We do issue citations for unvaccinated animals.
It is State law that any animal adopted from an animal shelter or humane
society are spayed or neutered. We do issue citations when someone
adopts an animal and fails to have it spayed or neutered.
All
other violations of the animal control ordinance must be heard in court.
