The following are the two State laws in which the Porter County Animal Control most often enforces. However, there are other laws that we use, as well as our County Animal Control Ordinance.

35-46-3-1. Harboring a nonimmunized dog.

A person who knowingly or intentionally harbors a dog over the age of six (6) months and not immunized against rabies commits harboring a nonimmunized dog, a Class C infraction. However, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the dog causes bodily injury by biting a person.

Note: A Class B misdemeanor is punishable with a fine of up to $1,000.00 and imprisonment of up to six (6) months.

A Class C infraction is punishable with a fine of up to $500.00.

15-5-9-13. Harboring a dog without collar and tag; strays; violations.

It is a Class C infraction for a person to own or harbor a dog more than six (6) months old that does not at all times wear a collar with the metal tag attached thereto as provided in this chapter. It is a Class C infraction for a person, except the owner or authorized agent, to remove any license tag from a dog. It is a Class C infraction for an owner to allow his dog to stray beyond his premises, unless under reasonable control of some person or when engaged in lawful hunting accompanied by the owner or custodian.

For more Indiana State laws check out www.law.indiana.edu