330 CMR, § 12.09

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 12.09 - Records
(1) Each Licensee shall:
(a) Maintain a record of each group of Animals that enters the pet shop on a standard group animal record form produced by and available at the Department. Each record shall include the following:
1. Number and type of Animal(s) entering the pet shop;
2. The name and address of Person(s) from whom each group of Animals was obtained and the date the group of Animals was obtained; and
3. The name and addresses of Person(s) to whom each Animal of the group was Sold and the date of the Sale.
(b) Retain each group Animal record for 24 months from the time the last Animal(s) of the group of Animals was Sold.
(2) Each Class A and B Licensee shall:
(a) Maintain an Individual Animal Record for each dog, cat, or bird entering the Pet Shop on a standard animal record form produced by and available at the Department. Each Individual Animal Record shall include the following:
1. Identity of each Animal;
2. Name and address of person(s) from whom each Animal was obtained, date obtained, and the city/town and state where each dog younger than six months old was born;
3. Name and address of Person(s) to whom each Animal was Sold and the date of Sale;
4. Type and date of any vaccination or treatment given to each Animal;
5. All prophylactic and therapeutic medications administered to each Animal, identified by name of drug, dates, and duration of administration, and medication dosage.
6. Veterinarian's diagnosis of conditions for any treatment each Animal received; and
7. Mortality and cause, if known, including euthanasia and the reason for the euthanasia.
(b) Retain each Individual Animal Record for a period of 24 months from the date of the Sale; and
(c) Retain a copy of each kitten's dam's current valid rabies vaccination certificate for 24 months from the time each kitten enters the Pet Shop.
(3) If the Animal was imported into the Commonwealth, each Licensee shall maintain a copy of the Animal's OCVI.

330 CMR, § 12.09

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1327, eff. 12/2/2016.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1412, eff. 3/6/2020.