Providing for permanent seizures of animals in instances when the owner violates county resolutions and authorizing judges of competent jurisdiction to order such seizures.

HB 2698 allows courts to order the permanent removal of an animal from an owner who violates county animal care resolutions, rather than temporary seizure. It applies when an animal poses a current threat to public safety, would likely face future abuse, or is a species prohibited by county resolution. The bill specifies that "animal" includes pets like dogs and cats (but excludes livestock) and requires courts to find one of three conditions before ordering permanent removal. It amends Kansas law to give judges this authority while clarifying that county resolutions can be enforced through fines or other penalties.