901:1-17-05 Dogs and cats.

(A) All dogs and cats imported into Ohio must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection indicating freedom from disease, and be currently vaccinated against rabies in accordance with the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarian’s (NASPHV) “compendium of animal rabies control” recommendations. Animals in transit should be accompanied by a currently valid NASPHV form #51, rabies vaccination certificate.

(B) Under certain conditions, permits may be granted as provided in paragraph (P) of rule 901:1-17-01 of the Administrative Code.

Effective: 04/11/2005

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/21/2005 and 04/11/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 941.03

Rule Amplifies: 941

Prior Effective Dates: 12/2/72, 6/15/98, 3/19/99