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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The following information must be provided by any pet shop operator, humane society, or publicly operated animal shelter or pound that makes a cat or dog available for sale or adoption:
(a) age, sex, and weight of the animal;
(b) breed of the animal;
(c) a record of vaccinations and veterinary care and treatment the animal has received, including, if available, the manufacturer's name and the serial number of the vaccination used; and
(d) a record of surgical sterilization of the animal or notice of the lack of surgical sterilization, as applicable.
(2) The following information must be retained for a period of 2 years and remains confidential unless requested pursuant to an enforcement action or legal proceeding:
(a) if known, the name and address of the breeder of the animal;
(b) if known, the name and address of any person who owned or harbored the animal between its birth and the time of sale or adoption; and
(c) a copy of the import permit and health certificate pertaining to an animal imported from outside Montana.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-23-4201. Sale or adoption of cat or dog--information required - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-7-local-government/mt-st-7-23-4201/
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