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Rabies Vaccination and Exemption Laws for Dogs

WEBLabel-1. This map describes state rabies vaccination laws with those states that allow owners to seek an exemption (opt-out) from vaccination requirements. To date (2023), only 16 states have laws or regulations that allow owners to seek a medical exemption from having their dogs vaccinated for rabies.

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Table of Rabies Vaccination Laws Animal Legal & Historical Center

WEBDog, cat, or ferret must be vaccinated for rabies by 3 months and then frequency established by the State Board of Health. Ala. Code 1975 § 3-7A-2. Dogs, cats, or ferrets. The rabies officer, his or her authorized representative, or any duly licensed veterinarian. Ala. Code 1975 § 3-7A-2.

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Detailed Discussion of Breed Specific Legislation Animal …

WEBAccording to DogBite.org, 2016 data estimates a total of 36 states have adopted breed specific legislation. This includes 1052 United States cities, 38 counties, and 292 military bases which impose breed specific laws. From a global perspective, of 196 countries, 43 nations worldwide have some form breed specific legislation on the books.

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FAQs on Emotional Support Animals

WEBAn assistance animal does work, performs tasks, provides assistance, or provides emotional support for a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity or bodily function. Unlike service animals, they are not individually trained to do work or perform tasks.

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Detailed Discussion of State Cat Laws

WEBLaws regarding the impoundment of dogs and cats are consistent in most states. Generally, the period of retention for an owner to reclaim his or her pet is between 72 hours and ten days. As noted in the feral cat discussion, some states have reduced the impoundment period for free-roaming cats.

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Full Title Name: Overview of U.S. Animal Welfare Act

WEB7. Institutional Animal Care Committees. A growing criticism of the AWA during the early 1980's was the infrequency of USDA inspections generally, and specifically those inspections of research facilities.

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No Pets Allowed: Housing Issues and Companion Animals

WEBNo Pets Allowed: Housing Issues and Companion Animals. Companionship, emotional support, assistance for disabled family members, and general health benefits are just a few examples of why people choose to keep pets in their homes. This article explores the major legal issues that arise when people desire to keep companion animals in various

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State Dangerous Dog Laws Animal Legal & Historical Center

WEBDangerous dog definition: Without regard to breed, a dog that has either bitten, attacked, or caused physical injury or serious physical injury or death of a person without justification. Police dogs are exempted from this definition. Ala.Code 2018 § 3-6A-3.

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Overview of Pet Number Restrictions in Municipal Ordinances

WEB6.04.116 Limitation on number of dogs. Except as provided in Section 6.04.114, it is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor more than three dogs which are over the age of four months on any lot, premises, dwelling, building, structure, boat or living accommodation. Chapter 6.04 of the Municipal Code.

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Cases Animal Legal & Historical Center

WEBIn November of 2005 DNR issued an emergency rule that authorized park managers to permit individuals to trap racoons during Indiana’s official trapping season which it reissued on an annual basis from 2007 to 2013.

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Overview of the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. SS 3371-3378)

WEBThe Lacey Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378 , protects both plants and wildlife by creating civil and criminal penalties for a wide array of violations. Most notably, the Act prohibits trade in wildlife, fish, and plants that have been illegally taken, possessed, transported or sold. Thus, the Act underscores other federal, state, and foreign laws

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Sacco v. Tate Animal Legal & Historical Center

WEBCountry of Origin: United States Court Name: Supreme Court, Appellate Term, New York, Second Department Primary Citation: 175 Misc.2d 901 (N.Y. 1998) Date of Decision

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Arizona Statutes Animal Legal & Historical Center

WEBAZ - Dog - Arizona Consolidated Dog Laws. A. R. S. § 11-1001 - 1029; § 28-2422 - 2422.02; § 17-309. These Arizona statutes comprise the laws relating to dogs and animal bites. Included are provisions related to registration, collaring, and vaccination of dogs. With regard to dangerous dogs, Arizona law provides that a person with knowledge

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Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

WEBSummary: An Act establishing penalties for engaging in certain activities that are considered detrimental to animal welfare in Scotland. Part 1 of the Act contains detailed provisions concerning animal health and preventing the spread of disease. Activities that constitute offenses under Part 2 of the Act include: causing an animal unnecessary suffering, …

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Overview of UK Animal Protection Legislation Animal Legal

WEBSummary: This article provides an overview of animal cruelty offences and positive legal duties to promote animal welfare in the UK. These provisions are found in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 applicable to England and Wales, and in corresponding legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Prohibited offences include "unnecessary suffering

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