§ 44-17-122. Cooperation With Local and Federal Authorities
The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with local and/or federal agencies for purposes of implementing this part. When implementing the provisions for issuance of dealer licenses, the commissioner shall take into consideration other federal and/or local licensing regulations that may apply, it being the intent of the legislature not to impose duplicative licensing requirements […]
§ 44-17-121. Confiscation of Animals
Subject to this part, the commissioner has the authority to confiscate animals as may be necessary to provide for the humane treatment of such animals.
§ 44-17-111. Records of Research Facilities and Dealers
Research facilities and dealers shall make and keep such records with respect to their purchase, sale, transportation, and handling of dogs and cats as the commissioner may prescribe.
§ 44-17-112. Sales of Dogs and Cats to Research Facilities — Restrictions
Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight. No research facility shall purchase dogs or cats at public auction or by weight, nor shall any research facility purchase dogs or cats except from a licensed dealer, public pound, humane society, or from […]
§ 44-17-113. Bills of Sale Evidencing Purchase of Dogs or Cats by Dealers or Research Facilities
The purchase of any dog or cat by a dealer or by a research facility shall be evidenced by a bill of sale signed by the seller. The bill of sale shall be in form approved by the commissioner and shall certify that the seller is the lawful owner of the dog or cat and […]
§ 44-17-114. Time Dealers Must Hold Dogs and Cats After Acquisition
No dealer shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog or cat within a period of five (5) business days after the acquisition of the animal or within such other period as may be specified by the commissioner.
§ 44-17-115. Authority of Commissioner to Inspect Premises of Dealers or Research Facilities — Inspection of Conveyances — Rules and Regulations Regarding Inspection
The premises of any dealer or research facility shall be made available to the commissioner or the commissioner’s representative for inspection at all reasonable times. The commissioner or the commissioner’s representative shall make or cause to be made such inspections or investigations of the premises as considered necessary. The commissioner or the commissioner’s representative, or […]
§ 44-17-116. Violations of Provisions a Misdemeanor
A person who violates any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor. After notice of any violation received from the commissioner, each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense.
§ 44-17-117. Construction and Enforcement of Provisions
When construing or enforcing §§ 44-17-101 — 44-17-107, the act, omission, or failure of any individual acting for or employed by a dealer or research facility, within the scope of the individual’s employment or office, shall be considered to be the act, omission, or failure of the dealer or research facility as well as of […]
§ 44-17-118. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to implement this part.