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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) When a research facility that confines and uses dogs and cats for research, education, testing, or other scientific purposes no longer needs a cat or dog that does not pose a health or safety risk to the public, the research facility shall do 1 of the following:
(1) Offer the cat or dog to an animal rescue organization or animal shelter for adoption.
(2) Offer the cat or dog for adoption through a private placement.
(b) A research facility must enter into an agreement with an animal rescue organization or animal shelter for the implementation of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 3092F. Adoption of cats and dogs used in research, education, or testing - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-3092f/
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