Fayette Circuit Court Judge Lucy VanMeter dismissed a lawsuit Dec. 2 against the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeking to overturn an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats in city limits.
The ordinance was adopted by the Urban County Council in July 2024. Stores in violation fined $500 for each available pet in the store.
Susan Straub, a spokesperson for the city, said Dec. 8 the city has begun enforcing the ordinance since the lawsuit’s dismissal. Enforcement is complaint driven. The Herald-Leader has requested data on the number of citation issued to date…