Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-53. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-54. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-55. Grooming Facility Room Requirements.Any grooming facility established in a residence shall be in a room, separate from living quarters, at least one hundred forty-four (144) square feet in size, with a separate outside entr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-56. Grooming Facility Walls, Ceilings, and Floors.The walls and ceiling of the facility shall be painted, paneled or of other easily cleaned, water-impervious materials. Floors shall be covered with a non-toxic, easily cleaned,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-57. Grooming Facility Grooming equipment.Each grooming facility shall be equipped with at least the following: a bathing tub, a grooming table, hot and cold running water, a dryer, clippers, combs, brushes and shears. All equip…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-58. Grooming Facility Drying cages.Drying cages shall be kept cleaned and disinfected and shall be of sufficient size to contain the dog while drying. (Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY:…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-59. Grooming Facility Exercise area. Keeping dogs overnight.There shall be an indoor or outdoor exercise area for dogs being detained for grooming for periods exceeding four (4) hours, measuring at least three (3) feet by eight…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-6. Ventilation (Repealed) Repealed November 9, 2021.(Effective January 6, 1970; Repealed November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-60. Grooming Facility Sanitation of grooming and exercise areas.The grooming area and any required exercise area shall be kept cleaned and disinfected at all times. (Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-61. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-62. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

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Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-65. Training Facility - Facility for housing dogs for training.Any facility for housing dogs for training shall comply with the provisions of sections 22-344-33 to 22-344-38, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-66. Training Facility - Posting for public safety.For reasons of public safety, the building or area in which a guard or attack dog is located shall be posted with bilingual (English and Spanish) or visual guard dog signs that …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-67. Training Facility - Outside training facilities.If guard or attack dogs are located outside a facility or a building, the area shall be enclosed by at least a six (6) foot secure chain link fence. (Effective November 9, 202…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-68. Training Facility - Gates and entrances to a facility.All gates and entrances to a facility where guard or attack dogs are housed, used or trained shall be kept secured to prevent escapes and ensure public safety. (Effectiv…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-69. Training Facility - Control of noise.In order to control noise, a physical sight barrier shall be installed in such a manner, and of such dimensions, as to break the dog’s line of sight of any off-premises location or activ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-7. Kennel temperature (Repealed) Repealed November 9, 2021.(Effective January 6, 1970; Repealed November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-70. Training Facility - Prohibited training procedures.Any type of training that would detrimentally affect the dog’s health, safety or welfare, or the welfare of the public is prohibited. The following procedures are specifica…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-71. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

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Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-75. Animal Importer Minimum Standards of Animal Care.An animal importer shall comply with the following standards of care when transporting a dog or cat anywhere within this state: (a) The dog or cat shall be contained in a pri…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-76. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

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Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-8. Sanitation (Repealed) Repealed November 9, 2021.(Effective January 6, 1970; Repealed November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-80. Animal Shelter Standards and Facility Requirements, phase-in date for certain subsections.The provisions of sections 22-344-80 to 22-344-82, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall apply to animal …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-81. Animal Shelter Ventilation and Temperature Standards, phase-in date for certain subsection.(a) Each animal shelter shall meet the following minimum standards with respect to ventilation and temperature: (1) Each animal shel…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-82. Animal Shelter Minimum Standards of Animal Care. Control of Rabies in Public Settings.(a) All facilities, enclosures, and other places where dogs and cats are kept by an animal shelter shall meet or exceed the following sta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-83. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

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Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-9. Removal and disposal of excreta (Repealed) Repealed November 9, 2021.(Effective January 6, 1970; Repealed November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-90. Application Procedures for Commercial Kennels, Pet Shops, Grooming Facilities, Training Facilities, and Animal Shelters.(a) An applicant for a commercial kennel, pet shop, grooming facility or training facility license and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-91. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-344-92. Reserved.(Effective November 9, 2021) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344

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Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-349-1. Notification to commissioner, formsPrior to initiating a survey for unlicensed dogs, the selectman or chief executive officer or any other authority as the charter of any town may designate, must notify the Commissioner in w…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-349-2. Pre-search, procedureA list of delinquent dog licenses shall be given to the dog warden from the town clerk by August 1st of the current license year. Said warden shall contact by telephone, mail or in person those individua…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-349-3. Search, procedureA door-to-door search for unlicensed dogs shall be conducted within the town and a record of such search shall be kept by the dog warden on a form prescribed by the Commissioner. Said record shall be a part …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22-349-4. DefinitionA door-to-door survey shall be deemed to have been conducted when twenty percent (20%) of the residences within a municipality have been contacted. Said survey shall not include those residences on the current lice…