Indiana Administrative Code
Title 345 - INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Article 1 - DOMESTIC ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Rule 3 - Moving Animals
Section 3-22 - Rabies vaccination required for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Universal Citation: 345 IN Admin Code 3-22

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 15-17-3-21

Affected: IC 15-17-3-13; IC 15-17-18-6

Sec. 22.

(a) Before a person may move a dog, cat, or ferret ninety (90) days of age or older into the state, the animal must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed and accredited veterinarian as follows:

(1) Ferrets must be vaccinated within the twelve (12) months prior to the animal entering the state.

(2) Dogs and cats must be vaccinated within one (1) of the following time frames:
(A) Within the twelve (12) months prior to entering the state in the following circumstances:
(i) The animal has not previously been vaccinated against rabies.

(ii) The animal was previously vaccinated against rabies and the manufacturer of the vaccine used recommends a booster within one (1) year as designated on the rabies vaccine label and package insert.

(iii) The animal has, within the last twelve (12) months, been bitten by a wild animal or a domestic animal of unknown rabies status.

(B) Within the thirty-six (36) months prior to entering the state if:
(i) none of the circumstances in clause (A) apply; and

(ii) the animal was previously vaccinated against rabies and the manufacturer of the vaccine used recommends a booster within three (3) years as designated on the rabies vaccine label and package insert.

(b) A dog, cat, or ferret moved into the state for immediate delivery to or use by a research or teaching facility is exempt from the requirements in subsection (a). The state veterinarian shall determine if animals are exempt under this section.

(c) No one may transport into the state an animal that has been exposed to a rabid animal within the twelve (12) months prior to the animal entering the state.

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