CT HB07011

Expands authority of municipal animal control officers to take into custody cats that damage property in common interest communities (condominiums, homeowner associations) in addition to private property damage.

Allows municipalities to adopt ordinances prohibiting cat owners from permitting cats to substantially damage common elements of common interest communities, with violations classified as infractions.

Extends dog owner liability under section 22-357 to include damage to common elements of common interest communities and defines liability to include veterinary care, fair market value, and burial expenses for injured companion animals.

Clarifies that premises of dog and cat owners do not include common elements of common interest communities, and prohibits animals from roaming at large on such common property.

Establishes that intentionally or recklessly releasing a domestic animal that damages common property of a common interest community in excess of $100 constitutes an infraction.