Section 30.160  County Animal Control Program; Requirements

The Board shall create an Animal Control Program which shall be submitted to the Department. In the event that a Board fails to submit a Program, or if the Department rejects the Program submitted, the Department shall cooperate with the Board in developing an acceptable Program. All Animal Control Programs must include the following minimal requirements:

a)         Stray or Straying Dog Control – Said dog control shall include a method of collecting and impounding stray or straying dogs or other animals included in this Act, and adoption or other disposition of said animals.

b)         Rabies and Impoundment – Rabies and impoundment shall include methods for providing the necessary facilities and personnel to implement the rules and provisions of this Act relating to rabies control.

c)         Education On Animal Control and Rabies – Education on animal control and rabies shall include 3 distinct programs involving youth education, education of the general public, and education of public officials.

d)         Proposed Budget – The proposed budget will include expected and proposed expenditures and receipts.

(Source:  Amended at 7 Ill. Reg. 1712, effective January 28, 1983)