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Section 8. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, it shall be illegal to own, maintain, sell, or trade any canidae or felidae for which there is no USDA licensed rabies vaccine. Anyone currently owning or maintaining such animal may keep the animal for the length of the animal's life providing the animal is spayed or neutered and is registered with the Department of Agriculture and Industries. This section does not apply to any zoological parks, circuses, colleges, and universities, animal refuges approved by the Department of Agriculture and Industries, county or municipal humane shelters, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, or veterinary clinics.

Section 9. This act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law.

Senate 2-1-94 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate, as amended.

Senate 3-24-94 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate, as amended by Conference Committee Report.

By: Senator Bedsole

APPROVED 4-5-1994

TIME 11:22am

(Signed but can't read signature)

GOVERNOR

Alabama Secretary of State

Act Num....: 94-322

Bill Num...: S-282

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