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Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 435 – Dogs and Other Companion Animals.Kennels and Pet Shops | Midpage
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Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22
Chapter 435
Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 435
Dogs and Other Companion Animals.Kennels and Pet Shops
22-327
Definitions.
22-328
Enforcement. Animal control officers. Expenses. Training of animal control officers. Reimbursement. Training program curriculum. Issuance of certificate. Continuing education requirement.
22-329
Prevention of cruelty to dogs and other animals.
22-329a
Seizure and custody of neglected or cruelly treated animals. Vesting of ownership of animal. Animal abuse cost recovery account.
22-329b
Reporting of neglected or cruelly treated animals.
22-329c
Law enforcement officer's or animal control officer's authority to take possession of sexually assaulted animal.
22-330
Authority of officers issuing summons.
22-331
Municipal animal control officers. Assistants.
22-331a
Regional animal control officers. Pounds.
22-332
Impoundment and disposition of roaming, injured or mistreated animals. Authority to spay or neuter unclaimed dog. Liability for provision of veterinary care to injured, sick or diseased impounded animal.
22-332a
Use of dogs for medical research restricted.
22-332b
License for use of dogs.
22-332c
Penalty.
22-332d
Impoundment and disposition of certain cats. Authority to spay or neuter unclaimed cat.
22-332e
Regional or municipal dog pound contract with animal rescue organization for veterinary treatment of injured, sick or diseased animal. Contract requirements. Department of Agriculture complaint. Maintenance of list of animal rescue organizations.
22-333
Redemption of impounded dog, cat or other animal.
22-334
Municipal animal control officer's fees.
22-335
Removal of municipal animal control officer. Complaint against municipal animal control officer.
22-336
Towns to provide pounds or other suitable facilities. Regulations. Enforcement. Inspection report.
22-336a
Municipal or regional dog pounds. Standards. Enforcement.
22-337
Notice of licensing requirements.
22-338
Licensing of dogs. Fees. Rabies certificate. Exemptions.
22-339
Licensing of dogs which are six months of age or older by new owners. Fees.
22-339a
Town clerks may deputize agents for the issuance of licenses. Licensing of dogs acquired from dog pounds. Fees. Rabies certificate.
22-339b
Rabies vaccination required for dogs and cats. Exemption from rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination exemption certificate. Veterinarian appeal. Penalty.
22-339c
Certificate of rabies vaccination.
22-339d
Municipal control of feral cats.
22-340
Town clerk to provide licenses and tags.
22-341
Tag or plate to be attached to dog collar or harness. Cost.
22-342
Local kennel licenses. Certain breeders to be licensed. Inspection of kennel facilities. Penalties.
22-343
Temporary placing of dog.
22-344
Licensing of commercial kennel, pet shop, training facility or grooming facility. Advertising by commercial kennels. Registration of animal importer. Fees. Humane treatment of animals. Registration of animal shelters. Inspection. Fines. Conformance to zoning regulations.
22-344a
Euthanasia of animals by pet shops.
22-344b
Pet shop required to have dogs and cats examined by veterinarian. Replacement or refund. Statement of customer rights. Penalty.
22-344d
Signs required in pet shops selling dogs. Penalty.
22-344e
License required for procurement of dog or cat for resale. Exception. Penalty.
22-344f
Veterinarian examination of cat or dog imported into state by animal importer or person operating or maintaining animal shelter. Records of veterinary services rendered. Fines.
22-345
License and tag for service animals for persons with a disability.
22-347
Use of license fees.
22-349
Unlicensed dogs. Regulations. Impoundment.
22-350
Dogs as personal property. Tax exemption. Theft.
22-350a
Tethering dog to stationary object or mobile device. Prohibited means. Confining or tethering dogs for unreasonable period of time. Adequate shelter. Retention of other protections afforded dogs. Fines.
22-351
Theft, killing or injuring of companion animal. Penalty. Liability.
22-351a
Liability for intentionally killing or injuring companion animal.
22-352
Change of residence of owner.
22-354
Imported dogs and cats. Certificates of health. Importation from rabies quarantine area. Sale of young puppies and kittens. Sale of dogs by pet shop licensees. Certificate of origin required. Purchase of dog or cat from outside of state. Penalties.
22-354a
Payment contracts and lease agreements for ownership of dogs or cats. Voided. Ownership of affected dog or cat. Exemptions.
22-355
Damage by dog to domestic animals or poultry.
22-356
Damage by two or more dogs.
22-357
Damage by dogs to person or property.
22-358
Killing of dogs doing damage. Restraint or disposal orders. Notice. Seizure. Pre-appeal meeting. Appeal of order to the Superior Court. Complaints by persons sustaining damage by biting or attacking dog to poultry, ratite, domestic rabbit, animal or livestock. Investigation. Orders. Exemptions.
22-359
Control of rabies. Quarantine. Regulations. Report of rabies cases. Fine. Seizure of animals. Costs.
22-359a
Clinic for vaccination against rabies.
22-359b
Rabies vaccine.
22-359e
Tags and certificates indicating rabies vaccination.
22-359f
Request for reduction of quarantine period after potential rabies exposure of animal.
22-362
Annoyance by dogs on highway.
22-363
Nuisance.
22-364
Dogs or livestock roaming at large. Order for enforcement. Intentional or reckless subsequent violation.
22-364a
Intentional or reckless release of domestic animal which causes damage.
22-364b
Control of dogs in proximity to service animals.
22-365
Obstruction of commissioner or any animal control officer. Penalty.
22-366
Cropping of dog's ears.
22-367
General penalty. Enforcement.
22-367a
Regulations.