Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 23. DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION

Part 42. Required Spaying or Neutering of Cat or Dog

Additional Spaying Or Neutering Requirements Not Precluded -- Cooperative Agreements

7-23-4203. Additional spaying or neutering requirements not precluded -- cooperative agreements. (1) Humane societies and publicly operated animal shelters and pounds may enter into cooperative agreements with each other and with licensed veterinarians in carrying out the provisions of 7-23-4202.

(2) Section 7-23-4202 does not preclude humane societies and publicly operated animal shelters and pounds from engaging in activities set forth in their charters as long as the activities are not inconsistent with 7-23-4202.

(3) Humane societies and publicly operated animal shelters and pounds may establish spaying and neutering requirements in addition to the requirements set out in 7-23-4202, such as:

(a) shorter timeframes for compliance with spaying and neutering requirements;

(b) arranging an appointment for spaying or neutering with a licensed veterinarian; and

(c) delivering the animal to a licensed veterinarian for surgery prior to releasing the animal to the adopting person.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 426, L. 1997.