# Title 48.1 — State Board of Animal Health

## Article 48.1-13 — Other Animals

## Chapter 48.1-13-01 — Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets

Exemptions
### § 48.1-13-01-01. Importation requirements - Certificate of veterinary inspection - Identification

- Exemptions.
1. Any dog, cat, or ferret imported into the state for a period of over thirty days must be
accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection.
2. Any dog, cat, or ferret over twelve weeks of age imported into the state must have a
certification of a current rabies vaccination;
a. When any dog, cat, or ferret over twelve weeks of age is imported from an area that is
quarantined for rabies, a certifying statement is required from an accredited veterinarian
that the dog, cat, or ferret has not been exposed to rabies.
b. A person may not import any dog, cat, or ferret less than twelve weeks of age from an
area under quarantine for rabies.
3. It is not a violation of this section to bring a dog, cat, or ferret from a bordering state into the
state for the purpose of obtaining any vaccination or other health care from a licensed
veterinarian or to an animal shelter for veterinary care.
History: Effective July 1, 2016; amended effective July 1, 2024.
General Authority: NDCC 36-01-08, 36-01-12
Law Implemented: NDCC 36-01-08, 36-01-12, 36-14-04.1
