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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.
