§ 959.08. Reporting of violation involving a companion animal by officers, dog wardens

April 12, 2021 House Bill 33 - 133rd General Assembly No officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden operating in an official or professional capacity, shall fail to immediately report a violation involving a companion animal to an appropriate social service professional when all of the following apply: (A) The officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden has knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect that a violation involving a companion animal has occurred or is occurring; (B) The officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden has knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect that a child or older adult resides with the alleged violator; (C) The officer, dog warden, or deputy dog warden suspects that the violation involving a companion animal may have an impact on the child or older adult residing with the alleged violator.