HB212

AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.

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Kentucky HB212 amends rabies vaccination laws for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

Kentucky HB212 amends rabies vaccination laws by defining terms such as "dog," "cat," and "ferret" and requiring owners to vaccinate their pets by four months of age. It mandates veterinarians to issue vaccination certificates and animal control officers to request proof of vaccination. The bill also outlines the issuance of rabies tags for dogs and the responsibilities of qualified persons vaccinating their own dogs.

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Sponsors

D
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Agriculture

Feb 4

9:00 AM

House Committee On Licensing, Occupations, And Administrative Regulations (h)

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 104)

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate