Ind. Code ch. 15-20-3

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Ind. Code § 15-20-3-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the sale of dogs to the following: (1) Research laboratories. (2) A laboratory that uses animals for the production of medicines or other products. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-1.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 15-20-3-2 Bill of sale; required for sale

Sec. 2. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must show a valid bill of sale for the dog from: (1) a breeder or kennel; (2) an animal control facility; or (3) a private individual; to the individual who purchases animals for the laboratory. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 15-20-3-3 Bill of sale: maintenance and inspection

Sec. 3. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must: (1) maintain the bill of sale for the dog; and (2) allow a law enforcement officer to inspect the bill of sale; for not less than one (1) year after the sale of the dog to a laboratory. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-3.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 15-20-3-4 Bill of sale: consequences for inability to produce

Sec. 4. If a person is unable to show a valid bill of sale for a dog: (1) a laboratory may not purchase the dog; and (2) there is a rebuttable presumption that the dog is stolen. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-18-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

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