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Madison County holds first reading of updated animal control ordinance; microchipping option and running‑at‑large enforcement highlighted
Summary
County staff presented first reading of Ordinance 2025‑005 to replace the 2019 animal control ordinance. The update clarifies running‑at‑large enforcement, adds microchipping as a licensing alternative and revises fee schedules; the ordinance will return for second reading at the next court meeting.
County staff presented the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑005 on May 13, an update to Madison County’s animal control rules that would repeal the 2019 ordinance and revise definitions, running‑at‑large enforcement, licensing, microchipping, fees and penalties.
“KRS allows us the independence to dictate our running‑at‑large laws and our licensing laws,” the county presenter said, explaining the proposal would…
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