CHAPTER 3. SALE OF DOGS TO LABORATORIES

IC 15-20-3

    

Chapter 3. Sale of Dogs to Laboratories

IC 15-20-3-1

Application of chapter

    

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the sale of dogs to the following:

        (1) Research laboratories.

        (2) A laboratory that uses animals for the production of
medicines or other products.

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

IC 15-20-3-2

Bill of sale; required for sale

    

Sec. 2. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must show a valid
bill of sale for the dog from:

        (1) a breeder or kennel;

        (2) an animal control facility; or

        (3) a private individual;

to the individual who purchases animals for the laboratory.

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

IC 15-20-3-3

Bill of sale: maintenance and inspection

    

Sec. 3. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must:

        (1) maintain the bill of sale for the dog; and

        (2) allow a law enforcement officer to inspect the bill of sale;

for not less than one (1) year after the sale of the dog to a laboratory.

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

IC 15-20-3-4

Bill of sale: consequences for inability to produce

    

Sec. 4. If a person is unable to show a valid bill of sale for a dog:

        (1) a laboratory may not purchase the dog; and

        (2) there is a rebuttable presumption that the dog is stolen.

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.