(a) Any contract entered into on or after October 1, 2019, that is described in subdivision (1) or (2) of this subsection shall be deemed void: (1) A contract to transfer ownership of a dog or cat that is contingent upon the making of payments over a period of time by one party subsequent to the transfer of possession of such dog or cat to such party, and (2) any contract for the lease of a dog or cat that provides for or offers the option of the transfer of ownership of such dog or cat at the end of such lease. The provisions of subdivision (1) of this subsection shall not be deemed to apply to any payment to repay an unsecured loan for the purchase of any dog or cat.
(b) In addition to any other remedy provided under state or federal law, any person who takes possession of a dog or cat that is transferred pursuant to a contract described in subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed the owner of such dog or cat and shall be entitled to the return of all amounts said person paid pursuant to such contract.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to any lease or rental of any of the following animals provided such animal is used in accordance with any applicable provision of federal or state law or any municipal ordinance: (1) Any purebred dog that is rented for the purpose of breeding, pursuant to a written lease, when such lease is recorded with a national purebred dog registry and such lease is for a specific period of time and contains an end date for such lease, (2) any animal used in a spectator event, show, exhibition, motion picture, audiovisual media, including, but not limited to, any animal exhibition, any racing event, any field trial, polo or any rodeo, or (3) any working animal that is trained or utilized to perform tasks, including, but not limited to, guide dogs, security dogs, law enforcement dogs and any assistance animal.
(P.A. 19-82, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 19-82 effective July 8, 2019.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals
Chapter 435 - Dogs and Other Companion Animals. Kennels and Pet Shops
Section 22-327. - Definitions.
Section 22-329. - Prevention of cruelty to dogs and other animals.
Section 22-329b. - Reporting of neglected or cruelly treated animals.
Section 22-330. - Authority of officers issuing summons.
Section 22-331. - Municipal animal control officers. Assistants.
Section 22-331a. - Regional animal control officers. Pounds.
Section 22-332a. - Use of dogs for medical research restricted.
Section 22-332b. - License for use of dogs.
Section 22-333. - Redemption of impounded dog, cat or other animal.
Section 22-334. - Municipal animal control officer's fees.
Section 22-336. - Towns to provide pounds or other suitable facilities. Regulations. Enforcement.
Section 22-337. - Notice of licensing requirements.
Section 22-338. - Licensing of dogs. Fees. Rabies certificate. Exemptions.
Section 22-339. - Licensing of dogs which are six months of age or older by new owners. Fees.
Section 22-339c. - Certificate of rabies vaccination.
Section 22-339d. - Municipal control of feral cats.
Section 22-340. - Town clerk to provide licenses and tags.
Section 22-341. - Tag or plate to be attached to dog collar or harness. Cost.
Section 22-343. - Temporary placing of dog.
Section 22-344a. - Euthanasia of animals by pet shops.
Section 22-344d. - Signs required in pet shops selling dogs. Penalty.
Section 22-344e. - License required for procurement of dog or cat for resale. Exception. Penalty.
Section 22-346. - Guide dogs on trains.
Section 22-347. - Use of license fees.
Section 22-348. - Allocation of license fees to The University of Connecticut. Balance to towns.
Section 22-349. - Unlicensed dogs. Regulations. Impoundment.
Section 22-350. - Dogs as personal property. Tax exemption. Theft.
Section 22-351. - Theft, killing or injuring of companion animal. Penalty. Liability.
Section 22-352. - Change of residence of owner.
Section 22-353. - Identifying insignia or tattoo marks.
Section 22-355. - Damage by dog to domestic animals or poultry.
Section 22-356. - Damage by two or more dogs.
Section 22-357. - Damage by dogs to person or property.
Section 22-359. - Control of rabies. Quarantine. Regulations.
Section 22-359a. - Clinic for vaccination against rabies.
Section 22-359b. - Rabies vaccine.
Section 22-359e. - Tags and certificates indicating rabies vaccination.
Section 22-360 and 22-361. - Pasteur treatment. Examination of dog for rabies.
Section 22-362. - Annoyance by dogs on highway.
Section 22-364. - Dogs roaming at large. Intentional or reckless subsequent violation.
Section 22-364a. - Intentional or reckless release of domestic animal which causes damage.
Section 22-364b. - Control of dogs in proximity to guide dogs.
Section 22-365. - Obstruction of commissioner or any animal control officer. Penalty.
Section 22-366. - Cropping of dog's ears.