Stricter health and age rules for dog importation and transfer
This law establishes strict health and identification requirements for all dogs imported into the U.S. If a dog is imported for sale or adoption, it must be at least 6 months old and require a special permit. The goal is to protect public health and ensure that animals entering American homes are healthy and properly vaccinated, enhancing safety for citizens and domestic pets.
Key points
All imported dogs must be in good health, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and permanently identified (e.g., microchipped), certified by an accredited veterinarian.
Dogs imported for transfer (sale, adoption, exchange) must be at least 6 months old and require a specific import permit.
High penalties are introduced for non-compliant importers and dealers, including covering the costs of quarantine, forfeiture, and removal or return of the animal to its country of export.
A centralized, publicly available database must be created to record information from veterinary inspection certificates for transported animals.
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