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Connecticut General Statutes

Chapter 435

Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 435

Dogs and Other Companion Animals.Kennels and Pet Shops

22-327Definitions.22-328Enforcement. Animal control officers. Expenses. Training of animal control officers. Reimbursement. Training program curriculum. Issuance of certificate. Continuing education requirement.22-329Prevention of cruelty to dogs and other animals.22-329aSeizure and custody of neglected or cruelly treated animals. Vesting of ownership of animal. Animal abuse cost recovery account.22-329bReporting of neglected or cruelly treated animals.22-329cLaw enforcement officer's or animal control officer's authority to take possession of sexually assaulted animal.22-330Authority of officers issuing summons.22-331Municipal animal control officers. Assistants.22-331aRegional animal control officers. Pounds.22-332Impoundment 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.22-332aUse of dogs for medical research restricted.22-332bLicense for use of dogs.22-332cPenalty.22-332dImpoundment and disposition of certain cats. Authority to spay or neuter unclaimed cat.22-332eRegional 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.22-333Redemption of impounded dog, cat or other animal.22-334Municipal animal control officer's fees.22-335Removal of municipal animal control officer. Complaint against municipal animal control officer.22-336Towns to provide pounds or other suitable facilities. Regulations. Enforcement. Inspection report.22-336aMunicipal or regional dog pounds. Standards. Enforcement.22-337Notice of licensing requirements.22-338Licensing of dogs. Fees. Rabies certificate. Exemptions.22-339Licensing of dogs which are six months of age or older by new owners. Fees.22-339aTown clerks may deputize agents for the issuance of licenses. Licensing of dogs acquired from dog pounds. Fees. Rabies certificate.22-339bRabies vaccination required for dogs and cats. Exemption from rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination exemption certificate. Veterinarian appeal. Penalty.22-339cCertificate of rabies vaccination.22-339dMunicipal control of feral cats.22-340Town clerk to provide licenses and tags.22-341Tag or plate to be attached to dog collar or harness. Cost.22-342Local kennel licenses. Certain breeders to be licensed. Inspection of kennel facilities. Penalties.22-343Temporary placing of dog.22-344Licensing 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.22-344aEuthanasia of animals by pet shops.22-344bPet shop required to have dogs and cats examined by veterinarian. Replacement or refund. Statement of customer rights. Penalty.22-344cLicensure of breeding facilities by towns. Standard of care for breeders of cats or dogs.Repealed 22-344dSigns required in pet shops selling dogs. Penalty.22-344eLicense required for procurement of dog or cat for resale. Exception. Penalty.22-344fVeterinarian examination of cat or dog imported into state by animal importer or person operating or maintaining animal shelter. Records of veterinary services rendered. Fines.22-345License and tag for service animals for persons with a disability.22-345a and 22-345bConn. Gen. Stat. § 22-345a and 22-345bRepealed 22-346Guide dogs on trains.Repealed 22-346aConn. Gen. Stat. § 22-346aRepealed 22-347Use of license fees.22-348Allocation of license fees to The University of Connecticut. Balance to towns.Repealed 22-349Unlicensed dogs. Regulations. Impoundment.22-350Dogs as personal property. Tax exemption. Theft.22-350aTethering 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.22-351Theft, killing or injuring of companion animal. Penalty. Liability.22-351aLiability for intentionally killing or injuring companion animal.22-352Change of residence of owner.22-353Identifying insignia or tattoo marks.Repealed 22-354Imported 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.22-354aPayment contracts and lease agreements for ownership of dogs or cats. Voided. Ownership of affected dog or cat. Exemptions.22-355Damage by dog to domestic animals or poultry.22-356Damage by two or more dogs.22-357Damage by dogs to person or property.22-358Killing 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.22-359Control of rabies. Quarantine. Regulations. Report of rabies cases. Fine. Seizure of animals. Costs.22-359aClinic for vaccination against rabies.22-359bRabies vaccine.22-359c and 22-359dCertificate of rabies vaccination. Licensing and vaccination of cats not required.Repealed 22-359eTags and certificates indicating rabies vaccination.22-359fRequest for reduction of quarantine period after potential rabies exposure of animal.22-360 and 22-361Pasteur treatment. Examination of dog for rabies.Repealed 22-362Annoyance by dogs on highway.22-363Nuisance.22-364Dogs or livestock roaming at large. Order for enforcement. Intentional or reckless subsequent violation.22-364aIntentional or reckless release of domestic animal which causes damage.22-364bControl of dogs in proximity to service animals.22-365Obstruction of commissioner or any animal control officer. Penalty.22-366Cropping of dog's ears.22-367General penalty. Enforcement.22-367aRegulations.