(A) Exotic species. In addition to any requirements of the State of Indiana, any pet shop, animal dealer, or other person who transfers or permits to be transferred the ownership of an exotic species, as herein defined, shall keep records of the ownership transfer for a period of at least three years. These records shall include:
(1) Point of origin of the animal.
(2) The medical history of said animal, including but not limited to vaccinations, diseases, and treatment.
(3) The date the pet shop, animal dealer, or other person came into possession of the animal.
(4) The date of transfer and the transferee's name and address.
(B) Records available. These records shall be kept by the transferor and shall be made available to CAC or another authorized agent upon request.
(C) Grounds for citation. Failure to keep such records and/or to release such records to authorized personnel shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner or person transferring such animals to the penalties contained, pursuant to § 91.999 and/or the revocation of any license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)