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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

16 Del. C. § 3016F: Preadoption spay/neuter mandate.

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  1. Title 16. Health and Safety
  2. Regulatory Provisions Concerning Public Health
  3. CHAPTER 30F. Animal Welfare
  4. Subchapter II. Animal Population Control Program and Spay/Neuter Fund

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, cats and dogs must be spayed or neutered and inoculated for rabies, or have a valid exemption from vaccination under § 8204 of Title 3, prior to adoption from any of the following:

(1) A private animal welfare or rescue agency, group, or organization.

(2) Any adoption clinic endorsed, operated, managed, or sponsored by an animal welfare or rescue agency, organizations, commercial enterprises or private parties or combination thereof.

(3) An animal shelter as defined herein.

(b) Following a medical examination, if a veterinarian determines that an animal cannot safely or humanely undergo a spay/neuter procedure, the animal shall be exempt from the spay/neuter requirement.

(1), (2) [Repealed.]

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