Title 20: Internal Security and Public Safety
Chapter 194: Welfare of Animals

§ 3908. Adoption of regulations

The commissioner may as he deems necessary adopt, amend, revise and repeal rules consistent with this chapter for the purpose of carrying out its purposes. The rules may include, but need not be limited to, provisions relating to humane transportation to and from registered or licensed premises, records of purchase and sale, identification of animals, primary enclosures, housing facilities, sanitation, euthanasia, ambient temperatures, feeding, watering, and adequate veterinary medical care, with respect to animals kept or cared for at premises licensed or registered under this chapter. The commissioner may at his discretion, adopt in whole or in part those portions of the rules of the secretary of agriculture under Public Law 89-544, commonly known as the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, which are consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (Added 1971, No. 27, § 5, eff. March 24, 1971.)

NOTE: A copy of the regulations promulgated under this section is included in this chapter beginning on page 169. These regulations apply to pet merchants only, and should not be confused with criminal statute.