All dogs or cats over three months of age imported into Alabama for any purpose, with the exception of those for exhibition purposes and those to be in the state for a limited time, shall be accompanied by a certificate of health issued by a licensed graduate veterinarian and approved by the proper livestock sanitary official of the state of origin, stating that the dog or cat is free from symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease, did not originate within an area under quarantine for rabies, and has received a standard dose of rabies vaccine within twelve (12) months of date of entry. A copy of the health certificate shall be forwarded promptly to the State Veterinarian of Alabama.
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Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-3-6-.22
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-15-170.