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Carcass Disposal Options
National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies.
Provides links to state regulations on the disposal of animal carcasses as well as detailed information on methods of carcass disposal.
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State Humane Slaughter Laws
Michigan State University College of Law. Animal Legal & Historical Center.
In addition to the Federal Humane Slaughter Act, many states have instituted humane slaughter laws.
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Animal Legal & Historical Web Center
Michigan State University College of Law.
Provides a wealth of information on State and Municipal Animal Control Ordinances animal welfare legislation.
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State Constitutions, Statutes and Related Legislative Information
Cornell University Law School.
This site contains state laws, statutes and related legislation that are governed by each state. You can find statutes by state or by topic area.
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The Sale of Pets at Retail Pet Stores
Michigan State University. College of Law. Animal Legal & Historical Center.
Provides an overview of retail pet store laws and table of state laws with pet store/pet purchaser protection acts (puppy lemon laws).
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State Import Regulations and Requirements
The list below contains links directly to the state animal import requirements. If the state is not listed, please go to the Animal Law Center to search for animal import regulations and requirements from other states.
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Current State Regulations Pertaining to Wolves and Wolfdogs
National Wolfdog Alliance.
Alphabetical listing of state laws as they pertain to wolves and wolfdogs.
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