NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 161.06 — Dogs and Cats to Be Vaccinated and Treated Prior to Change in Ownership.

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No person shall offer for sale, sell or give away any dog or cat unless such animal has been vaccinated against rabies in accordance with 24 RCNY Health Code § 11.29, and treated for parasites or certified in writing by a duly licensed veterinarian to have been tested and found to be free of parasites.

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§ 161.06 Dogs and Cats to Be Vaccinated and Treated Prior to Change in Ownership.

RCNY § 161.06

No person shall offer for sale, sell or give away any dog or cat unless such animal has been vaccinated against rabies in accordance with 24 RCNY Health Code § 11.29, and treated for parasites or certified in writing by a duly licensed veterinarian to have been tested and found to be free of parasites.

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