Connecticut General Statutes/Title 22/Chapter 435/Section 22-344a

CGS § 22-344a. Euthanasia of animals by pet shops.

(a) Euthanasia of any warm-blooded animal which was offered for sale by a pet shop and not sold or transferred to another owner shall be by lethal injection of sodium pentobarbitol administered by a veterinarian licensed in this state or a person under his supervision.

(b) The commissioner shall revoke the license issued under section 22-344 of any pet shop that violates subsection (a) of this section.

Short History

(P.A. 87-143, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-435, S. 49, 95.)

Long History

History: P.A. 93-435 made certain technical and grammatical revisions, effective June 28, 1993.

PreviousCGS § 22-344. Licensing of commercial kennel, pet shop, training facility or grooming facility. Advertising by commercial kennels. Registration of animal importer. Fees. Humane treatment of animals. Registration of animal shelters. Inspection. Fines. Conformance to zoning regulations.NextCGS § 22-344b. Pet shop required to have dogs and cats examined by veterinarian. Replacement or refund. Statement of customer rights. Penalty.