2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 18. SALE OF DOGS TO LABORATORIES

IC 15-5-18
     Chapter 18. Sale of Dogs to Laboratories

IC 15-5-18-1
Application of chapter
     Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the sale of dogs to the following:
        (1) Research laboratories.
        (2) Any laboratory that uses animals for the production of medicines or other products.
As added by P.L.143-1996, SEC.1.

IC 15-5-18-2
Bill of sale; required for sale
     Sec. 2. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must show a valid bill of sale for the dog from:
        (1) a breeder or kennel;
        (2) an animal control facility; or
        (3) a private individual;
to the individual who purchases animals for the laboratory.
As added by P.L.143-1996, SEC.1.

IC 15-5-18-3
Bill of sale; maintenance and inspection
     Sec. 3. A person who sells a dog to a laboratory must:
        (1) maintain the bill of sale for the dog; and
        (2) allow a law enforcement officer to inspect the bill of sale;
for not less than one (1) year after the sale of the dog to a laboratory.
As added by P.L.143-1996, SEC.1.

IC 15-5-18-4
Bill of sale; consequences of inability to produce
     Sec. 4. If a person is unable to show a valid bill of sale for a dog:
        (1) a laboratory may not purchase the dog; and
        (2) there is a rebuttable presumption that the dog is stolen.
As added by P.L.143-1996, SEC.1.