Report of small dead animals in the city; disposition of carcasses.
Tampa City Code § 26-177
in effectSec. 26-177. - Report of small dead animals in the city; disposition of carcasses.
Whenever a small animal measuring less than twenty-four (24) inches at the shoulder and less than fifty (50) pounds in weight dies within the city limits, the owner, occupant or tenant of the premises on which the carcass is found may report the fact immediately to the Department and arrange for its removal and disposal according to the regulations of the Department.
(a) The city's removal of small dead animals is subject to the Department's regulations.
(b) The city is not responsible for the removal or disposal of animals that die in a commercial facility such as an animal shelter.
(c) Any person who has custody or control of any animal is required to comply with the Code requirements for the collection and disposal of such material. If any animal excrement is collected, it must be placed in a plastic bag, which shall be tied or closed and then placed in a container for disposal or placed in a container that is covered with a lid or similar closure.
(Ord. No. 89-253, § 2(58-182), 9-28-89; Ord. No. 2022-4, § 2, 1-13-2022)
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTIVSOWA_S26-177RESMDEANDICAFetched: 10/28/2026