Code of Massachusetts Regulations
330 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Title 330 CMR 10.00 - Prevention Of The Spread Of Rabies
Section 10.02 - Rabies Vaccinations Required for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets

Universal Citation: 330 MA Code of Regs 330.10

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

(1) Any person possessing a dog, cat or ferret shall have the animal vaccinated against Rabies by a licensed veterinarian:

(a) no later than six months of age but not earlier than is indicated on the vaccine label; or,

(b) within 30 days of acquisition or entry into Massachusetts, if the animal is over six months of age, unless proof is available that the animal is already Currently Vaccinated.

(2) A dog, cat or ferret shall be considered Currently Vaccinated effective 28 days after the date of initial vaccination, and for a period of one calendar year from the date of vaccination, in accordance with the vaccine label. Thereafter, all dogs, cats and ferrets shall continue to receive booster vaccinations at intervals according to the vaccine label.

(3) An animal that has received at least one Rabies vaccine in its lifetime but, has not received a booster vaccination prior to the expiration date of its last Rabies vaccination, will be considered Currently Vaccinated immediately following administration of a Rabies vaccine and the vaccine will be good for the duration indicated on the product label.

(4) An animal whose owner cannot provide proof of at least one previous Rabies vaccination will be considered Unvaccinated.

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