Ind. Code § 22-11-22-1 Applicability
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a structure that after June 30, 2023, is:
(1) constructed; or
(2) initially converted or remodeled;
for use as an animal facility.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code ch. 22-11-22
Ind. Code ch. 22-11-22
in effectInd. Code § 22-11-22-2 Animal facility definition
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "animal facility" means any of the following:
(1) A pet store.
(2) A veterinary hospital.
(3) A commercial overnight boarding facility.
(4) An animal care facility (as defined in IC 6-9-39-1) that is operating without a private residential dwelling on the premises.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-3 Commercial overnight boarding facility definition
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commercial overnight boarding facility" means a business that houses dogs or cats overnight for a fee that is operating without a private residential dwelling on the premises.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-4 Fire alarm definition
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fire alarm system" means a system that automatically sends notice of an alarm to a local fire or police department when the alarm is activated.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-5 Pet store definition
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "pet store" means a retailer that sells dogs or cats.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-6 Animal facility compliance requirements
Sec. 6. An animal facility must have at least one (1) of the following:
(1) A fire alarm system that is:
(A) designed by a fire alarm technician; and
(B) in operating condition.
(2) Staff on duty at the animal facility any time a dog or cat is present on the premises.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-7 Inspections
Sec. 7. A fire department that has jurisdiction over an animal facility or the department of homeland security may periodically inspect the animal facility to determine compliance with this chapter.
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 22-11-22-8 Inspector requirements
Sec. 8. An individual conducting an inspection described in IC 36-8-17-8 of an animal facility under this chapter must meet the requirements described in IC 36-8-17-8(c).
As added by P.L.107-2023, SEC.1.
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