§ 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.)
§ 3909. Sale of animals by humane society
§ 3909. Sale of animals by humane society The board of directors of an incorporated humane society shall determine the method of disposition of animals released by it. Any proceeds derived from the sale of animals by the society shall be paid to the clerk or treasurer of the humane society, and no part of […]
§ 3910. Exceptions
§ 3910. Exceptions This chapter shall not apply to any place or establishment operated as an animal hospital under the supervision of a duly licensed veterinarian in connection with the treatment, alleviation, or prevention of diseases. (Added 1971, No. 27, § 5, eff. March 24, 1971; amended 2013, No. 30, § 6.)
§ 3911. Penalties
§ 3911. Penalties (a) Any person licensed or registered under this chapter who fails to provide animals under the person’s care or custody with adequate food or adequate water, as defined in section 3901 of this title, or who fails to house animals in the person’s care or custody in a manner that is adequate […]
§ 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, […]