18 MAC Pt. 310, R. 9.5
Animals in the Facility
Cite as 18 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 310, R. 9.5
Animals in the Facility
1. Animals kept on the premises must be inoculated by a veterinarian annually.
Efforts must be made to keep the grounds free from stray animals and animal
feces. An animal that has shown aggressive behavior must be removed
immediately from the home. Animals must have an annual certificate of
rabies vaccination on file in the home or facility if required by law to be
vaccinated.
2. An animal that is not aggressive but could pose a threat to the health and
safety of children such as, but not limited to, lizards, snakes, and turtles, must
be routinely confined in an appropriate container, e.g. a cage or an aquarium.
3. Children may be allowed to handle pets if determined that it is reasonably
safe to do so. Animals kept in the house must be house broken.