Animal Ordinances in Lexington County, SC (2026)

Lexington County Code § 10-95(a)

Sec. 10-95. - Permitting livestock and poultry to run estray unlawful. (a)It shall be unlawful for any owner, custodian or person to willfully or negligently permit any live stock or poultry to run astray. Any owner, custodian or person violating the provisions of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable under magistrate's court jurisdiction.(b)If an animal control of...

Lexington County, SC Code of Ordinances § 10-34

(a)The owner/custodian shall keep their dog under restraint at all times. ... (c)No dog shall be permitted to be on school grounds or in a shopping area or similar public place unless on a leash at all times and is under the physical control of the owner or custodian whereas the dog is unable to make physical contact with, or attack other people or animals.

Sec. 10-37

The animal services director shall have the authority to determine if a dog is a dangerous dog... If the dog is outdoors and unattended, the dog must be locked in an escape-proof kennel... It shall be illegal for anyone to own or be the custodian of a hybrid.

Lexington County Code of Ordinances §§ 10-91–10-94 (Div. 3, Exotic Animals)

Sec. 10-91. - Definition of exotic animals. Exotic animal means those species of animals that are exotic to humans. Exotic animals include: (1)Class Mammalia...Family Felidae [(all species except domestic cats) this includes lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, ocelots, servals]...(2)Class Reptilia...Order Crocodilia (such as crocodiles, alligators, caimans, gavials, etc.); all species. Sec. 10-9...

Lexington County, SC Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-38(b)

Any owner wishing to redeem their dog that has been impounded due to a violation of restraint and confinement or an owner or caretaker of a nuisance cat, must agree in to provide written proof of the pet being sterilized within 30 days of redemption, unless one of the following: (1) Any owner or caretaker of a pet who can furnish a statement by a licensed veterinarian that for medical reasons t...

Lexington County Code § 10-32

(a)No person shall own or operate a commercial breeding kennel/cattery within the county. Any commercial breeder not recognized by fancier breed registration guidelines shall not breed in Lexington County. ... (d)The sale or rehoming (with or without a fee) of dogs or puppies are prohibited unless recognized with a fancier breeder registration and in compliance with the Lexington County Animal ...