Are minimum required holding periods for stray animals determined by statute or ordinance?

• A. Statute
• B. Ordinance
• C. Case law
• D. Administrative rule

Answer: (B)

Holding periods for stray animals are defined by local ordinances because these times are set by city or county rules to fit the community’s needs and resources. State statutes provide the broad authority and framework for animal control, but they usually don’t prescribe a single, statewide holding period. Administrative rules come from state agencies and cover procedures, not the exact stray hold time. Case law might interpret how statutes or ordinances apply, but it doesn’t establish the local holding period. So the minimum required holding period is determined by local ordinance.