Bill > H0447

This bill amends Vermont's existing law regarding dog and wolf-hybrid licensing by introducing more detailed requirements for rabies vaccination certificates. The bill mandates that before obtaining a license for a dog or wolf-hybrid over six months old, owners must provide the municipal clerk with a current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian. The new requirements specify that these certificates must include the veterinarian's signature, the owner's name and address, detailed animal identification information (species, sex, age, color, and primary breed), and the vaccination number and expiration date. Additionally, veterinarians are now required to submit a list of rabies vaccinations to the municipal clerk every 30 days. The bill maintains existing licensing fees ($4 for neutered animals and $8 for unneutered animals) and allows for a 50% fee increase for late registrations. This legislation aims to improve record-keeping and ensure that licensed dogs and wolf-hybrids have up-to-date rabies vaccinations. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving municipalities and veterinarians time to prepare for the new requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.447