§ 459-502. Dog bites; detention and isolation of dogs
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 3 P.S. AgricultureEffective: January 22, 2024
Effective: January 22, 2024
3 P.S. § 459-502
§ 459-502. Dog bites; detention and isolation of dogs
(1) Any dog which bites or attacks a human being shall be immediately confined in a primary enclosure approved by a designated employee of the Department of Health, a State dog warden or employee of the Department of Agriculture, an animal control officer or a police officer. The dog may be detained and isolated in an approved kennel or in a primary enclosure at the dog owner's property or at another location approved by the investigating officer. Where the dog is detained is at the discretion of the investigating officer.
(1) The investigating officer shall be responsible for notifying the bite victim of the medical results of the offending dog's confinement. Any cost to the victim for medical treatment resulting from an attacking or biting dog must be paid fully by the owner or keeper of the dog. The Commonwealth shall not be liable for medical treatment costs to the victim.
Credits
1982, Dec. 7, P.L. 784, No. 225, art. V, § 502, effective Jan. 1, 1983. Amended 1996, Dec. 11, P.L. 943, No. 151, § 12, effective in 60 days; 2008, Oct. 9, P.L. 1450, No. 119, § 14, effective in 60 days [Dec. 8, 2008]; 2023, Oct. 23, P.L. 114, No. 18, § 4, effective in 90 days [Jan. 22, 2024].
3 P.S. § 459-502, PA ST 3 P.S. § 459-502
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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