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RSA 437:3 · Requirements
437:3 Requirements. – No pet vendor shall transfer animals or birds without a license. A pet vendor shall apply to the commissioner for a license, giving such information as the commissioner shall require. A pet vendor that transfers more than 50 or more dogs, 50 or more cats, 50 or more ferrets, or 50 or more birds shall include proof that the zoning enforcement official of the municipality wherein any facility is to be maintained has certified that the facility conforms to the municipal zoning regulations in his or her application. The application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable $200 fee. All licenses shall expire on June 30 of each year and be subject to renewal upon submission of a new application. No licenses shall be transferable. A pet vendor licensed under this subdivision shall:
Copy linkMaintain in a clean and sanitary condition all premises, buildings, and other enclosures used in the business of dealing in live animals or birds customarily used as household pets.
Copy linkSubmit premises, buildings and other enclosures to unannounced inspection by department employees or local animal control, law enforcement, or health officials at reasonable times.
Copy linkMaintain, subject to inspection by the commissioner, his or her agent, local officials, law enforcement, or any member of the public, a proper record in which all live animals or birds customarily used as household pets obtained or transferred shall be listed, giving the breed, date the animal was obtained and transferred, and from whom the animal or bird was obtained and to whom the animal was transferred. Such record shall also show the microchip, leg band, or tattoo number of each animal or bird, where applicable. Animals or birds that do not bear such identification shall be identified by recording markings, a physical description and any other information as the commissioner deems necessary to identify such animals or birds.
Copy linkKeep records of all animals or birds intended for transfer indicating identification, point of origin, and recipient, and shall submit said records to the commissioner upon request.
Copy linkAbide by such other rules as the commissioner may adopt to control disease. Source. 2017, 156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 215:3, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.
Copy linkSource note
Source. 2017, 156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 215:3, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.
Source history
- 2017, 156:233, eff. July 1, 2017
- 2021, 215:3, eff. Aug. 17, 2021
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2026 HB1157
amend
elative to licensure as a pet vendor. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 82:1 New Paragraph; Licensed Pet Vendors. Amend RSA 437:3 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph: IV-a. No physical facility shall be used by multiple people, firms, corporations, or other entities, when the combined number of animals transferred exceed
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2026 HB1157-FN
amend
elative to licensure as a pet vendor. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 82:1 New Paragraph; Licensed Pet Vendors. Amend RSA 437:3 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph: IV-a. No physical facility shall be used by multiple people, firms, corporations, or other entities, when the combined number of animals transferred exceed
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2026 HB1709
reference · effective 2027-01-01
paragraph V the following new paragraphs: VI. “Pet vendor foster home” means a private residence in New Hampshire associated with and inspected by a pet vendor licensed under RSA 437:3 that is used to provide temporary physical custody and care at such private residence for the pet vendor’s animals, including, but not limited to, pregnant or lactating animals, when it is deemed to be in the best inter
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2026 HB1709-FN
reference · effective 2027-01-01
paragraph V the following new paragraphs: VI. “Pet vendor foster home” means a private residence in New Hampshire associated with and inspected by a pet vendor licensed under RSA 437:3 that is used to provide temporary physical custody and care at such private residence for the pet vendor’s animals, including, but not limited to, pregnant or lactating animals, when it is deemed to be in the best inter
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2026 SB446
amend · effective 2028-01-01
and for each day the violation continues. 2 Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals; Transfer of Animals and Birds; Requirements. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 437:3 to read as follows: No pet vendor shall transfer animals or birds without a license. A pet vendor shall apply to the commissioner for a license, giving such information as the commissioner shall require. A pet vend
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2026 SB446
amend · effective 2028-01-01
of the animal care center. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Animal Care Center Requirements. Amend RSA 437 by inserting after section 22 the following new subdivision: Animal Care Center Requirements 437:23 Definitions. In this subdivision: I. "Animal care center" means a commercial dog care facility, including boar
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2026 SB446-FN
amend · effective 2028-01-01
and for each day the violation continues. 2 Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals; Transfer of Animals and Birds; Requirements. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 437:3 to read as follows: No pet vendor shall transfer animals or birds without a license. A pet vendor shall apply to the commissioner for a license, giving such information as the commissioner shall require. A pet vend
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2026 SB446-FN
amend · effective 2028-01-01
of the animal care center. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Animal Care Center Requirements. Amend RSA 437 by inserting after section 22 the following new subdivision: Animal Care Center Requirements 437:23 Definitions. In this subdivision: I. "Animal care center" means a commercial dog care facility, including boar
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2026 SB475
reference · effective 2027-01-01
paragraph V the following new paragraphs: VI. “Pet vendor foster home” means a private residence in New Hampshire associated with and inspected by a pet vendor licensed under RSA 437:3 that is used to provide temporary physical custody and care at such private residence for the pet vendor’s animals, including, but not limited to, pregnant or lactating animals, when it is deemed to be in the best inter