105 CMR 330.00 — Vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies

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105 CMR 330.000: VACCINATION OF DOGS AND CATS AGAINST RABIES.

Section 330.001: Purpose 330.002: Authority 330.100: Vaccine Administration 330.101: Use of an Approved Rabies Vaccine 330.102: Route of Inoculation 330.200: Rabies Tag 330.300: Certificate of Vaccination 330.400: Timing of Vaccination 330.500: Dogs and Cats from Out-of-State 330.600: Proof of Vaccination Required at Certain Facilities

105 CMR 330.00 Vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies

330.001 Purpose

330.001: Purpose The purpose of 105 CMR 330.000 is to regulate the vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies.

330.002 Authority

330.002: Authority 105 CMR 330.000 is adopted under authority of M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 3, 6, 7 and M.G.L. c. 150, § 145B.

330.100 Vaccine Administration

330.100: Vaccine Administration Dogs and cats shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

330.101 Use of an Approved Rabies Vaccine

330.101: Use of an Approved Rabies Vaccine Dogs and cats shall be vaccinated with an approved virus vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture.

330.102 Route of Inoculation

330.102: Route of Inoculation All rabies vaccines must be administered in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.

330.200 Rabies Tag

330.200: Rabies Tag A rabies tag of size, shape and color recommended by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians and approved by the Department of Public Health sha ll b e p ro vided by the vaccinating veterinarian for each dog and cat vaccinated. Each such tag shall be inscribed with the words Rabies Vaccinated as well as the year, name of the veterinarian and identification number of the vaccinated dog or cat. The owner or keeper of a dog shall cause the rabies tag to be attached to the collar or harness of the dog and worn at all times in the same manner as the license tag. The owner or keeper of a cat shall either have the cat wear the tag or have the vaccination record readily available for inspection by appropriate city or town officials upon request.

330.300 Certificate of Vaccination

330.300: Certificate of Vaccination A certificate of vaccination must be completed in triplicate by the vaccinating veterinarian. The original copy shall be filed by the vaccinating veterinarian within 30 days with the clerk of the city or town where the dog is licensed, one copy of to be provided to the owner of the dog, and one shall be retained by the vaccinating veterinarian. The certificate shall be either the certificate recommended in the latest Compendium of Animal Rabies control published by the national Association of state Public Health veterinarians or a certificate containing at least the following information: the owner's name and address; a

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330.300 continued

330.300: continued description of the animal, including breed, sex, age, name and distinctive markings; date of vaccination; rabies vaccination tag number; type of rabies vaccine used; route of vaccination; expiration date of the vaccine; and the vaccine lot number.

330.400 Timing of Vaccination

330.400: Timing of Vaccination The owner or keeper of a dog or cat six months of age or older shall cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies. Unvaccinated dogs and cats acquired or moved into the Commonwealth shall be vaccinated within 90 days after acquisition or arrival into the Commonwealth or upon reaching the age of six months, whichever occurs last. Regardless of the age at initial vaccination, a second vaccination shall be given one year later. Subsequent vaccinations should be given according to manufacturer's guidelines.

330.500 Dogs and Cats from Out-of State

330.500: Dogs and Cats from Out-of State Dogs and cats that are at least six months of age, and are brought into Massachusetts for purposes of shows or because their owners are visiting the Commonwealth, must have been vaccinated in a manner consistent with the requirements of 105 CMR 330.000.

330.600 Proof of Vaccination Required at Certain Facilities

330.600: Proof of Vaccination Required at Certain Facilities No animal hospital, veterinarian's office or boarding facility shall accept a dog or cat unless the owner or keeper of such animal shall show proof of current vaccination against rabies; provided however, that if such animal has not been so vaccinated or proof is not shown, the animal shall be vaccinated prior to being discharged if the animal's medical condition permits. REGULATO RY AUTHO RITY 105 CMR 330.000: M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 3, 6 and 7; M.G.L. c. 140, § 145B.