3 Pa. Stat. § 328.102

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 328.102 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Animal protection organization." Any of the following:

(1) A nonprofit society or association incorporated under 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 53 Subch. A (relating to incorporation generally) for the purpose of the prevention of cruelty to animals.

(2) A municipality which operates an animal shelter.

"Board." The State Board of Veterinary Medicine.

"Department." The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.

"Small domestic animals." As follows:

(1) Any of the following whose general intended purpose is to be kept and cared for as household pets:

(i)Rabbits.

(ii) Mice.

(iii) Rats.

(iv) Hamsters.

(v)Guinea pigs.

(vi) Ferrets.

(vii)Birds.

(viii)Reptiles.

(ix) Amphibians.

(2) All cats and dogs

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3 P.S. § 328.102

Added by P.L. 1452 2012 No. 182, § 1, eff. 10/24/2012.