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2012 Delaware Code
Title 3 - Agriculture
CHAPTER 80. HUMANE KILLING OF ANIMALS HELD IN SHELTER
§ 8005. Proper facilities required.


3 DE Code § 8005 (2012 through 146th Gen Ass) What's This?

Any municipality that does not have proper facilities and trained personnel shall transport in a humane manner any animals which are to be euthanized to the nearest private or public shelter or agency which has proper facilities and trained personnel or contract for euthanasia of such animals by a licensed veterinarian.

65 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 418, § 3.;

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