§ 3921. Sale of a cat, dog, or wolf-hybrid; restitution
§ 3921. Sale of a cat, dog, or wolf-hybrid; restitution (a) If, within seven days following the sale of a cat, dog, or wolf-hybrid by a pet dealer or pet shop, a licensed veterinarian of the consumer’s choosing certifies the cat, dog, or wolf-hybrid to be unfit for purchase due to illness or the presence […]
§ 3922. Challenge by pet dealer or pet shop
§ 3922. Challenge by pet dealer or pet shop A pet dealer or pet shop may contest a demand for reimbursement, refund, or exchange under section 3921 of this title by requiring the consumer to produce the cat, dog, or wolf-hybrid for examination by a licensed veterinarian of the pet dealer or pet shop’s designation. […]
§ 3923. Administrative penalties
§ 3923. Administrative penalties The Secretary may assess administrative penalties under 6 V.S.A. §§ 15-17 not to exceed $1,000.00 for violations of this subchapter. (Added 2013, No. 30, § 6.)
§ 3924. Exemptions
§ 3924. Exemptions Duly incorporated humane societies, rescue organizations, or animal shelters that make animals available for adoption are exempt from the requirements of this subchapter. (Added 2013, No. 30, § 6.)
§ 3912. Commitment of animals to Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
§ 3912. Commitment of animals to Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets The Secretary or any officer of the Agency designated by the Secretary may file with the court in which a person was convicted of violating section 3911 of this chapter a petition for custody of animals in the possession of the person convicted. […]
§ 3913. Euthanasia certification
§ 3913. Euthanasia certification (a) The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall establish rules for a euthanasia training program and certification process for persons completing the program. (b) The Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets shall establish rules for the possession and use of euthanasia solutions by registered animal shelters that utilize certified euthanasia […]
§ 3914. Special funds
§ 3914. Special funds Fees collected under this subchapter shall be credited to a special fund and shall be available to the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to offset the cost of providing the services. (Added 1999, No. 49, § 131; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2013, No. 30, […]
§ 3915. Health certificate for transport into State
§ 3915. Health certificate for transport into State (a) A dog, cat, ferret, or wolf-hybrid imported into the State for sale, resale, exchange, or donation shall be accompanied by an official health certificate or similar certificate of inspection for the dog, cat, ferret, or wolf-hybrid issued by a veterinarian licensed in the state or country […]
§ 3906. Licensing of pet shops
§ 3906. Licensing of pet shops (a) No person may transact business as a pet shop, as defined in this chapter, unless a license for that purpose has been granted by the Secretary to that person. Application for the license shall be made in the manner provided by the Secretary. The license period shall be […]
§ 3907. Denial or revocation of registration or license
§ 3907. Denial or revocation of registration or license Issuance of a certificate of registration may be denied to any animal shelter, rescue organization, or fair or a license may be denied to any public auction or pet shop or any certificate or license previously granted under this chapter may be revoked by the Secretary […]