Immunization — Vermont Code § 3581a
Vermont Code § 3581a — Immunization. Reproduced from the official Vermont Statutes Online, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3581a. Immunization
- (a) An owner of a domestic pet or wolf-hybrid shall have that animal inoculated against
rabies by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with section 3581 of this title, if applicable, and with rules adopted by the Secretary. (b) No rabies vaccine may be used for domestic pets unless it is first approved by the
Secretary. (c) Until the Secretary approves a rabies vaccine for use on wolf-hybrids, these animals
shall be vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the Secretary for domestic dogs and
a veterinarian inoculating a wolf-hybrid in accordance with this section shall not
be liable for the failure of the rabies vaccine to protect the animal from rabies
nor for any adverse reaction that may be attributable to the vaccination. (d) A person may use an approved vaccine to inoculate a feral feline that takes up residence
in a building other than the person’s home and need not use the services of a licensed
veterinarian for this purpose. (e) The Secretary of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and the Department of
Health shall provide notices to veterinarians designed to help them to inform people
about the provisions of this section regarding cats, wolf-hybrids, and other domestic
pets. (Added 1993, No. 213 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. June 15, 1994; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Vermont Statutes Online § 3581a
- Jurisdiction: Vermont
- Code: Vermont Statutes Online
- Subject: Immunization
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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