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Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-17-11-20

Current as of June 08, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Sec. 20. (a) A person who owns or cares for an animal that has died from any cause shall dispose of the animal's body not later than twenty-four (24) hours after knowledge of death so as not to produce a nuisance.  Subject to subsection (b), the disposal of the animal's body must be by one (1) of the following methods:

(1) At an approved disposal plant.

(2) Burial upon the owner's premises to such a depth that every part of the animal's body is at least four (4) feet below the natural surface of the ground and every part of the animal's body is covered with at least four (4) feet of earth in addition to any other material that may be used as cover.

(3) Thorough and complete incineration according to standards established by an appropriate governmental agency.

(4) Composting according to standards approved by the board.

(b) The board may adopt rules to allow alternate methods for the safe, orderly, and efficient disposal of dead animals.

(c) The board may adopt rules and issue orders restricting the use of the disposal methods described in subsection (a) to control disease.

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