Animal Welfare RegulationS
(Apply to Pet Merchants Only)

(Promulgated under authority of VSA T20 Chapter 194 Section 3908)

Part 2 - Regulations

Section 2.1 Licensing And Registration

Licensing period shall be from April 1 to March 31 or part thereof.
Registration period shall be from January 1 to December 31 or part thereof.

Section 2.2 Record Keeping

In connection with each dog and cat purchased or otherwise acquired, held, transported, or sold, or otherwise disposed of, a licensee shall keep and maintain the following information in the manner prescribed by the Division.

1. The name and address of the person form whom acquired, and the person to whom sold or otherwise disposed of.
   
   
2. The dates of acquisition and disposition.
   
   
3. The description and identification of the animals.
   
   

Section 2.3 Compliance With Standards

Each licensee shall comply in all respects with the standards set forth for the humane handling, care, treatment and transportation of animals.

Section 2.4 Holding Period

All dogs and cats acquired by a licensee shall be held by him, under his supervision and control, for a period of five business days after the acquisition of such animals provided, however, that dogs or cats suffering from disease, emaciation of injury may be destroyed by euthanasia prior to the expiration of the five day holding period only if such euthanasia is carried out under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Section 2.5 Inspection Of Records

Each licensee upon request shall permit Division representatives to examine records required to be kept by the Act or regulations, and to make copies of such records, and to inspect such property and animals as such representative considers necessary to enforce the provisions of the Act, regulations or standards. The use of a room, or other facilities necessary for the proper examination of such records shall be extended to such authorized representative.

Section 2.6 Inspection For Missing Animals

Each licensee upon request shall permit Division representatives; police or law officers of legally constituted law enforcement agencies with general law enforcement authority, to enter his premises to inspect animals and records for the purpose of seeking animals that are missing.