[§265A-2]  Microchip scanning of deceased animals on roadways.  (a)  Each county shall:

     (1)  Scan any cat or dog carcass found on a county roadway for a microchip;

     (2)  Record any microchip number or other identifying information and a basic description of the animal, if discernible; and

     (3)  Notify the appropriate county animal services contractor or animal control agency within forty-eight hours of discovery.

     (b)  A county animal services contractor or animal control agency shall make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner of a deceased animal if microchip information is obtained.

     (c)  Each county may coordinate with the department of transportation or other counties to share scanner resources or protocols. [L 2025, c 81, §4]