Section 3016F - Preadoption spay/neuter mandate(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, cats and dogs must be spayed or neutered and inoculated for rabies, or have a valid exemption from vaccination under § 8204 of Title 3, prior to adoption from any of the following: (1) A private animal welfare or rescue agency, group, or organization.(2) Any adoption clinic endorsed, operated, managed, or sponsored by an animal welfare or rescue agency, organizations, commercial enterprises or private parties or combination thereof.(3) An animal shelter as defined herein.(b) Following a medical examination, if a veterinarian determines that an animal cannot safely or humanely undergo a spay/neuter procedure, the animal shall be exempt from the spay/neuter requirement. Amended by Laws 2023, ch. 477,s 1, eff. 10/9/2024.Amended by Laws 2017 , ch. 224, s 2, eff. 4/17/2018. 75 Del. Laws, c. 326, § 1.;