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Floyd County, IN Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Core rule
No animal may run at large; restraint required at all times
First-offense fine
$50 to $200
Repeat-offense fine
$100 to $250
Exceptions
Licensed hunting dogs; designated park leash-free zones
Enforcing agency
New Albany/Floyd County Animal Control

Summary

In unincorporated Floyd County it is unlawful to let any owned animal run at large; dogs and other pets must be kept under restraint, confined on the owner's property or leashed and controlled off it, at all times, with narrow exceptions for licensed hunting and designated park leash-free zones.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Floyd County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

RESTRAINT. ... Confined to the premises of the owner; or, if off of the premises of the owner, confined by means of a lead, leash, or pet carrier, and under the control of a responsible person. ... RUNNING AT LARGE. Any domestic animal or exotic animal not located on the real properly of its owner shall be deemed RUNNING AT LARGE if it is not under restraint, as defined in this chapter. ... It shall be unlawful to permit any owned animal of any kind to run at large. All animals shall be kept under restraint at all times, as defined in this chapter, and any deviation or violation thereof is strictly prohibited.

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Full Breakdown

056(A) states plainly: "It shall be unlawful to permit any owned animal of any kind to run at large. " An animal not on its owner's property and not under that restraint is RUNNING AT LARGE by definition. 056(B): an owner engaged in legal hunting with an active license whose dog is trained to assist and is being supervised, and any section of a public park the county has designated a leash-free zone. 056(C) even though other dogs may run loose there. 035. 999(B)(1); a second or subsequent violation raises the fine to not less than $100 nor more than $250.

Violations & Fines

A first offense under § 93.056 draws a fine of $50 to $200; a second or subsequent offense raises the range to $100 to $250, per § 93.999(B)(1). Animal control officers may also impound a dog found running at large under § 93.035, and impound and boarding fees under § 93.005(A) apply on top of the fine before the dog is returned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my dog be off-leash anywhere in unincorporated Floyd County?
Only in a section of a public park the county has specifically designated a leash-free zone, or if the dog is a trained hunting dog accompanying its owner during legal, licensed hunting activity under § 93.056(B). Everywhere else, § 93.056(A) requires the animal to be confined on the owner's property or leashed and controlled off it.
What is the fine for letting a dog run at large in Floyd County?
Section 93.999(B)(1) sets a first-offense fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200. A second or subsequent violation raises the range to not less than $100 nor more than $250, on top of any impound and boarding fees charged by the animal shelter.
Are dangerous dogs allowed in leash-free park zones?
No. Section 93.056(C) specifically excludes dangerous animals from any area the county designates as a leash-free zone, even though other dogs may be permitted to run loose there under the ordinary exception.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Floyd County

Chickens & LivestockSome RestrictionsBreed RestrictionsSignificant RestrictionsMicrochippingSome RestrictionsMandatory Spay/NeuterLight RestrictionsCat RulesSome RestrictionsExotic PetsSignificant RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsFire Regulations: FireworksSignificant RestrictionsSpecial Events & Permits: Parade PermitsSignificant RestrictionsEnvironmental Rules: Erosion ControlSome RestrictionsEnvironmental Rules: Stormwater ManagementSome Restrictions

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