Sec. 828.009. RECLAMATION. (a) A releasing agency that does not receive a letter under Section 828.005, 828.006, or 828.007 after the expiration of the seventh day after the sterilization completion date agreed to under Section 828.002 may promptly reclaim the animal from the new owner.
(b) A person may not prevent, obstruct, or interfere with a reclamation under this section.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 373, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Health and Safety of Animals
Chapter 828 - Dog and Cat Sterilization
Section 828.002. Requirements for Adoption
Section 828.003. Sterilization Agreement
Section 828.0035. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Section 828.004. Sterilization Required
Section 828.0045. Nonsurgical Sterilization
Section 828.005. Confirmation of Sterilization
Section 828.006. Letter Concerning Animal's Death
Section 828.007. Letter Concerning Lost or Stolen Animal
Section 828.008. Notice of Failure to Receive Letter
Section 828.010. Criminal Penalty
Section 828.011. Adoption Standards