IL SB2313

County boards may establish a county animal population control fund instead of contributing to the state Pet Population Control Fund, with at least $10 of dog and cat registration fee differentials directed to this local fund.

Public safety fines for dogs running at large ($25) and dangerous dogs ($50) or vicious dogs ($100) are deposited into county animal control funds or county pet population control funds rather than the state fund.

Animal control agencies must microchip impounded dogs and cats, scan for existing microchips within 24 hours of intake, and attempt to contact owners using multiple methods before disposal.

The Director of the state animal population control program is changed from the Department of Public Health to the Service Head for Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

Owners of animals that bite persons must have the animal examined by a veterinarian within 24 hours and microchipped if not already done, with the owner bearing all examination and microchipping expenses.