Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 32 - LIVESTOCK
Chapter 32.3 - DISEASE CONTROL
Subchapter 32.3.2 - Importation of Animals and Semen Into Montana
Rule 32.3.213 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 32.3.213
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Dogs and cats may enter the state of Montana provided they are transported or moved in conformity with applicable rules of this chapter, and are accompanied by an official health certificate of the state of origin issued by an accredited veterinarian attesting that the animals are:
(a) free from evidence of any
infectious, contagious, communicable or parasitic disease, or known exposure
thereto; and
(b) have been
officially vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian against rabies in accordance
with procedures recommended in the latest version of the U.S. Public Health
Compendium for rabies vaccine, and are identified on the health certificate by
the date of rabies vaccination and the serial number of the rabies vaccine and
tag. Rabies vaccination requirements do not apply to puppies and kittens under
three months of age.
(2) Dogs and cats from areas under any federal, state, county, or municipal rabies quarantine may not be permitted entrance into Montana except upon a permit from the state veterinarian of Montana obtained in advance of shipment.
81-2-102, 81-20-101, MCA; IMP, 81-2-102, 81-20-101, MCA;
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