Indiana Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2025001 – NEW PALESTINE, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance amends Title 5 (General Regulations), Chapter 50 (Animals) of New Palestine, IN Town Code by adding provisions to restrict the sale, transfer, display and possession of reptiles, dangerous and exotic animals.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  NEW PALESTINE, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  PASSED 1ST READING ON 4/2/25 – MOTION ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ON 4/16/25 TO TABLE ORDINANCE FOR AMENDMENTS AND REINTRODUCE AT FUTURE MEETING

• Bill – 2024003 – WEST LAFAYETTE, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No.33-2024 adopts amendments made by the Tippecanoe County, IN Board of County Commissioners to Sections 1-2 (Definitions) and 3-2-8 (Permitted Use Table, Retail Trade) of the Tippecanoe County, IN Unified Zoning Code to: (1) Define “pet store” and “pet brokerage”; (2) Add pet stores and pet brokerages to the Permitted Use Table; and (3) Prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WEST LAFAYETTE, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ORDINANCE RECEIVED FROM TIPPECANOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON 10/7/24 – ADOPTED ON 1ST READING BY COMMON COUNCIL ON 10/7/24

• Bill – 2024002 – LAFAYETTE, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2024-43 adopts amendments made by the Tippecanoe County, IN Board of County Commissioners to Sections 1-2 (Definitions) and 3-2-8 (Permitted Use Table, Retail Trade) of the Tippecanoe County, IN Unified Zoning Code to: (1) Define “pet store” and “pet brokerage”; (2) Add pet stores and pet brokerages to the Permitted Use Table; and (3) Prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAFAYETTE, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ORDINANCE RECEIVED FROM TIPPECANOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON 10/7/24 – ADOPTED ON 1ST READING BY COMMON COUNCIL ON 10/7/24

• Bill – 2022001 – MUNSTER, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 1853 amends Chapter 6 (Animals) of Munster, IN Code by adding a new Section 6-11 (Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs or Cats by Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats by town pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  MUNSTER, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 12/6/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2024001 – TIPPECANOE, IN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2024-231 amends Sections 1-2 (Definitions) and 3-2-8 (Permitted Use Table, Retail Trade) of the Tippecanoe County, IN Unified Zoning Code to: (1) Define “pet store” and “pet brokerage”; (2) Add pet stores and pet brokerages to the Permitted Use Table; and (3) Prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  TIPPECANOE, IN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  APPROVED BY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION ON 9/18/24 – ADOPTED BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON 10/7/24 – SENT TO LAFAYETTE AND WEST LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCILS ON 10/7/24

• Bill – 2022009 – LOWELL, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2022-25 amends Chapter 92 (Animals) of Lowell, IN Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 92.27 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in town pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LOWELL, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 11/28/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022008 –

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 1418 amends Cedar Lake, IN Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402 (Permitted Uses) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in town pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 6/21/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022007 – EAST CHICAGO, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2022-0021 amends the East Chicago, IN Code of Ordinances to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, or rabbits in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  EAST CHICAGO, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY COMMON COUNCIL ON 4/29/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022006 – CARMEL, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. D-2628-22 amends Chapter 6 (Public Health & Safety), Article 5 (Nuisances), Division III (Animal Regulations), Section 6-99 (General Animal Care) of Carmel, IN City Code to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in Commercial Animal Establishments.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  CARMEL, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY COMMON COUNCIL (7-1 VOTE) ON 6/20/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022005 – HAMMOND, IN COMMON COUNCIL (ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE)

  Summary:

  Proposed Ordinance No. 22-19 amends Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 121 (Other Businesses) of Hammond, IN City Code prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats by city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  HAMMOND, IN COMMON COUNCIL (ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE)

  Bill Action:

  COMMITTEE HEARING HELD ON 5/9/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022004 – LAKE STATION, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2022-04 amends Chapter 6 (Public Health & Safety Matters; Public Nuisances), Article 3 (Public Health & Safety Regulations), Division 1 (Animal Control) of Lake Station, IN Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 6-30.11 (Certain Animal Sales Prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAKE STATION, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0 VOTE) BY COMMON COUNCIL ON 3/24/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022003 – SCHERERVILLE, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 1979 amends Schererville, IN Zoning Ordinance No. 1797 to restrict the retail sale of dogs and cats by town pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  SCHERERVILLE, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED ON 3/9/22 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2022002 – WHITING, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. CC-2021-2060 amends Whiting, IN Municipal Code by adding a new chapter to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in town pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WHITING, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY COMMON COUNCIL ON 12/21/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2023001 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposal No. 57-2023 amends Title IV (Business & Commercial Regulations and Licenses), Chapter 836 (Kennel, Pet Shop and Stable Registrations) of Indianapolis, IN Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 836-6 (Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, or Rabbits by Pet Shops) to restrict the retail sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  INDIANAPOLIS, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 3/6/23 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2021007 – HEBRON, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2021-10-19-3 prohibits the retail sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in Hebron, IN pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  HEBRON, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 10/19/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2021006 – HIGHLAND, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 1750 amends Title 6 (Animals) of Highland, Indiana Municipal Code by adding a new Section 2 (Restrictions on the Sale of Animals) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in town pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  HIGHLAND, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 9/27/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2021005 – CROWN POINT, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2021-11 amends Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 90 (Animals) of Crown Point, IN Municipal Code by adding a new Section 90.08 (Certain Animal Sales Prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  CROWN POINT, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY COMMON COUNCIL ON 11/1/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2021004 – BLOOMINGTON, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 21-45 amends Title 7 (Animals) of the Bloomington, IN Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 7.16.070 (Sale of dogs and cats by pet shops prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  BLOOMINGTON, IN COMMON COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY COMMON COUNCIL (9-0 VOTE) ON 12/1/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2023006 – WEST LAFAYETTE, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed Ordinance No. 25-2023 amends Article 4 (Animals) of West Lafayette, IN City Code by adding a new Section 4-14 (Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WEST LAFAYETTE, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 12/4/23 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2023005 – LAFAYETTE, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed Ordinance No. 2023-50 amends Title 10 (Animals) of Lafayette, IN Municipal Code by adding a new Section 10.03.060 (Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAFAYETTE, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 12/4/23 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2023004 – TIPPECANOE COUNTY, IN COUNTY COMMISSION

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2023-22-CM amends Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 90 (Animal Control) of the Tippecanoe County Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 90.14 (Commercial Sales of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in county pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  TIPPECANOE COUNTY, IN COUNTY COMMISSION

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY COUNTY COMMISSION ON 11/20/23 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2023003 – PORTER COUNTY, IN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 23-14 amends Chapter 12 (Health & Safety) of Porter County, IN Code by adding a new Article 13 (Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, or Rabbits by Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by county pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  PORTER COUNTY, IN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED ON 7/24/23 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2023002 – VALPARAISO, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 9-2023 amends Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 91 (Animal Control Regulations) of Valparaiso Code of Ordinances by adding a new section prohibiting the sale of dogs or cats by retail pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  VALPARAISO, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 2/27/23 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2021002 – DYER, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2021-20 amends Chapter 6 (Public Health & Safety), Article 7 (Humane Control & Regulation of Animals) of Dyer, IN Town Code by adding a new Section 6-93 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  DYER, IN TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 9/9/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24

• Bill – 2021001 – COLUMBUS, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Amends Title 6 (Animals), Chapter 6.08 (Animal Control Regulations Generally) of Columbus, IN Municipal Code to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  COLUMBUS, IN CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL (5-2 VOTE) ON 4/7/21 – OVERTURNED EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 AFTER ENACTMENT OF IN HB 1412 ON 3/4/24