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<br />- , <br /> <br />SUBCHAPTER 52J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION <br /> <br />SECTION .0100 - RECORD KEEPING AND LICENSING <br /> <br />02 NCAC 52J .0101 RECORDS; ANIMAL SHELTERS, ETC. <br />Operators of all animal shelters, pet shops, public auctions, and dealers shall maintain records on all dogs and cats <br />showing the following: <br />. (I) origin of animals (including names and addresses of consignors) and date animals were received; <br />(2) description of animals including spedes, age, seX, breed, and color markings; <br />(3) location of animal if not kept at the licensed or regisiered facility; <br />(4) disposition of animals including name and address of person to whom animal. is sold, traded or <br />adopted and the date of such transaction; in the event of death, the record shall show the date, <br />signs of illness, or cause of death if identified; if euthartized, the record shall show date and type of <br />", euthanasia; and . <br />(5) record of veterinary care including treatments, immunization and date, time, description of . <br />medication (includillg name and dosage), and initials of person athninistering any product or <br />procedure. <br /> <br />History Note: <br /> <br />Authority as. 19A-24; <br />Eff. April 1, 1984; <br />Amended Eff. January 1, 2005; April 1, 1985. <br /> <br />02 NCAC 52J .0102 RECORDS; BOARDING KENNELS <br />Operators of boar ding kennels shall maintain records of all dogs and cats showing the following: <br />(I) name and address of owner or person responsible for animal, the date of entry and signature and <br />address of individual to whom animal is released and the date of release; <br />"(2) description of animal including breed, sex, age and color marking; and <br />(3) veterinary care provided while boarded, which shall include date, times, description of medication <br />(including name and dosage) and initials of person athninistering product or procedure. <br /> <br />History Note: Authority G.S. Ij)A-24; <br />Eff. April 1, 1984; <br />Amended Eff. January 1, 2005. <br /> <br />02 NCAC 52J .0103 INSPECTION OF RECORDS <br />All operators .of animal shelters, pet shops, boarding kennels, public auctions, and persons operating as dealers shall <br />make all required records available to the director or his authorized .representative on request, during the business <br />and cleaning hours listed on the license application. The operator must be able to match each animal to its record <br />upon request Records shall be maintained for a period of one year "after the animal is released. <br /> <br />History Note: 'Authority G.s. 19A-24; 19A-25; <br />Eff. April 1, 1984; <br />Amended Eff. January 1, 2005; April 1, 1985." <br /> <br />02 NCAC 52J .0104 DEFINlTIONS <br />As used in this Subchapter: <br />(I) "Accessories" means any objects used in cleaning and sanitizing primary enclosures, exercise <br />areas, or objects to which an animal may have access, including, but !lot limited to toys, blankets, <br />food and water utensils, and bedding. <br />(2) "Adequate" means a condition which, when met, does not jeopardize an animal's comfort, safety <br />or health. . <br />(3) "Cage" means a primary enclQsure which is enclosed on all sides and also on the top and bottom. <br /> <br />G--S <br />