01-001-216 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 001-216-4 - REQUIRED IMMUNIZATION

A. Dogs and cats transported into the State of Maine for resale or adoption shall be immunized against diseases not less than 14 days before entry and must be current on their vaccinations for these diseases as evidenced by a statement on the Health Record. Dogs must also be tested for heartworm, Lyme disease and canine ehrlichiosis with the results noted on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

1. Dogs shall be immunized against the following diseases:

a. Canine Distemper

b. Hepatitis

c. Leptospirosis

d. Infectious Tracheobronchitis

e. Canine Parvo Virus

f. Dogs three months old or older must have a current vaccine for rabies as evidenced by a valid certificate of immunization signed by a licensed veterinarian.

2. Cats shall be immunized against the following diseases:

a. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

b. Feline Calici Virus

c. Feline Panleukopenia

d. Cats three months old or older must have a current vaccine for rabies as evidenced by a valid certificate of immunization signed by a licensed veterinarian.

B. Dogs and cats acquired within the State for resale or adoption shall be immunized against diseases not less than 14 days before resale or adoption.