Kentucky Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2024001 – FRANKFORT, KY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance proposal to amend Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 90 (Animals) of the Frankfort, KY Code of Ordinances to: (1) Prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in city by retail pet stores; (2) Prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in public places; and (3) Establish a fine of $500 for each separate violation of these sections.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  FRANKFORT, KY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  ORDINANCE PROPOSAL DISCUSSED AT 8/12/24 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION – 1ST READING HELD ON 8/26/24

• Bill – 2023002 – LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 0539-24 amends Chapter 4 (Animals & Fowl), Article II (Dogs) of Lexington-Fayette, KY Urban County Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 4-24 (Sale of dogs and cats by retail pet stores prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of cats and dogs in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL (12-1 VOTE) ON 6/27/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 11/1/24

• Bill – 2023001 – LOUISVILLE, KY METRO COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. O-193-23 amends Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 91 (Animals) of the Louisville, KY Metro Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 91.141 (Sale of Cats and Dogs) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LOUISVILLE, KY METRO COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY METRO COUNCIL (21-3-2 VOTE) ON 9/28/23 – EFFECTIVE ON 9/28/24