Montana Code 7-23-4201. Sale or adoption of cat or dog — information required
7-23-4201. Sale or adoption of cat or dog — information required. (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:
Terms Used In Montana Code 7-23-4201
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Sex: means the organization of the body parts and gametes for reproduction in human beings and other organisms. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(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.