Wisconsin Legislature: ATCP 16.14(3)(h)2.c.

(2) Pre-license inspections. Before the department licenses a person to keep dogs at a location identified under s. ATCP 16.06 (3) at which the person was not previously licensed to keep dogs, the department shall inspect that location. The department shall conduct the inspection within 60 business days after the department receives a complete license application under s. ATCP 16.06.

(3) Biennial inspections. The department shall inspect, at least once in every 2 license years, each location identified under s. ATCP 16.06 (3) at which a license holder is licensed to keep dogs.

(4) Scope of inspection. An inspection required under sub. (2) or (3) shall examine compliance with applicable requirements under this chapter, including applicable requirements related to recordkeeping, dog health, and standards of care.

(5) Inspection report.

(a) Whenever the department performs an inspection under this section, the department shall provide the license applicant or license holder with a written inspection report.

(b) A license holder who keeps dogs at any location identified under s. ATCP 16.06 (3) shall post a copy of the most recent inspection report related to that location in a prominent place at that location. The inspection report shall be posted so that it can be easily noticed and read by persons visiting the licensed location.

(6) Reinspection fees. The department may charge, to the holder of a license under s. ATCP 16.02 (1), a reinspection fee of $400 for a reinspection that the department makes to determine whether that person has corrected a previous violation of this chapter, noted on a previous inspection report. The department may not charge a reinspection fee under this subsection for a routine or regularly scheduled inspection, or for an inspection that is required under this chapter.

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 21-061: am. (6) Register May 2022 No. 797, eff. 6-1-22.

ATCP 16.14 Records kept by license holders.

(1) General. A person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) shall keep all of the records required under this section. The person shall keep the records, in written or readily readable electronic form, at the principal business location identified under s. ATCP 16.06 (2). The person shall retain the records for at least 5 years after they are made, and shall make them available to the department for inspection and copying upon request.

(2) Dog locations. A person licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) shall keep a record of each location at which dogs are kept pursuant to the license. The record shall include the address of each location, and the name of the individual responsible for administering that location. If the license holder consigns a dog to a home custody provider, the license holder shall record the name and address of that individual.

(3) Dog records. A person licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) shall keep all of the following records related to each dog over which that person exercises custody or control at any time during the license year, including any dog that the person consigns to a home custody provider:

(a) A description of the dog including the dog’s breed or type, sex, date of birth or approximate age, color, and distinctive markings.

(b) The location at which the dog is kept, including the address of any home custody provider.

(c) Any United States department of agriculture official identification assigned to the dog and any other identification tag, tattoo, or microchip information.

(d) A statement that the dog was born under the license holder’s custody or control, if that is the case.

(e) All of the following information if the dog was not born under the license holder’s custody or control:

1. The date on which the license holder acquired custody or control over the dog.

2. The identity of the person from whom the license holder acquired custody or control of the dog. The record shall include the person’s name, address, and United States department of agriculture animal care facility license or registration number if any.

(f) All of the following information if the dog is no longer under the license holder’s custody or control:

1. The date on which the dog left the license holder’s custody or control.

2. The disposition of the dog.

3. The identity of the person, if any, to whom the license holder transferred custody or control of the dog.

(g) A copy of any certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied the dog when it entered or left the license holder’s custody or control.

(h)

1. Health records related to the dog, including observation and treatment records and whether the health care was administered by the license holder or by a licensed veterinarian.

2. Vaccination records related to the dog. The vaccination record shall identify each type of vaccination that the dog has received. For each type of vaccination, the record shall include all of the following:

a. The name of the vaccine manufacturer.

b. The vaccine serial number and lot number.

c. The date on which the vaccine was administered.

d. The name of the person who administered the vaccine.

(i) Breed registration records if any.

(4) Behavior and socialization plan. A person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) shall keep a copy of the behavior and socialization plan required under s. ATCP 16.20 (6) (e).

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. Stats., Register May 2011 No. 665; CR 18-032: am. (3) (b), renum. (3) (h) to (3) (h) 1. and am., cr. (3) (h) 2. Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

ATCP 16.15 Dog sales; general. Whenever a person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) sells a dog in this state, the dog shall be accompanied by all of the following:

(1) A valid certificate of veterinary inspection under s. ATCP 16.16.

(2) All vaccination records required under s. ATCP 16.14 (3) (h) 2.

History: CR 18-032: cr. Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19; correction in (intro.) made under s. 35.17., Stats., Register October 2019 No. 766.

ATCP 16.16 Certificate of veterinary inspection.

(1) Dog sales. A valid certificate of veterinary inspection required to sell a dog under s. ATCP 16.15 (1) shall meet all of the requirements under this section. A single certificate may cover more than one dog.

(2) Who may issue. A certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall be prepared and signed by a Wisconsin certified veterinarian described under s. ATCP 10.05, except that a certificate accompanying a dog imported into this state shall be issued by an accredited veterinarian, as defined under s. ATCP 10.01 (2).

(3) Form.

(a) A certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued on a form provided or approved by the department.

(b) A Wisconsin certified veterinarian may obtain Wisconsin certificate of veterinary inspection forms from the department, as provided under s. ATCP 10.06 (3) (b).

Note: Wisconsin certificate of veterinary inspection forms may be obtained for $0.60 each. Forms may be obtained online at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/vetcatalog/index.jsp or by contacting the department at the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Division of Animal Health

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

Phone: (608) 224-4872

Fax: (608) 224-4871

(4) Contents. A certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall include all of the following information:

(a) The name and address of the person selling the dog.

(b) The breed, sex, and age of the dog.

(d) The vaccinations administered by the veterinarian completing the certificate of veterinary inspection, including all of the following:

1. The name of the vaccine manufacturer.

2. The vaccine serial number and lot number.

3. The date on which the vaccine was administered.

4. The name of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine.

(e) The information required under s. ATCP 10.80 on the certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied a dog imported into this state.

(f) If the dog is sold at public auction, and is not spayed or neutered, documentation showing that the dog has tested negative on a brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to the sale using a test method approved by the department.

Note: Approved brucellosis test methods may be obtained by contacting the department online at: https://www.datcp.wi.gov or by contacting the department at the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Division of Animal Health

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

Phone: (608) 224-4872

Fax: (608) 224-4871

(g) The following statement, or a substantially similar statement, that is based on at least a brief personal examination by the veterinarian making the statement:

“I certify, as a veterinarian, that I have inspected the dogs identified on this certificate and that the dogs are not showing any sign of infectious, contagious or communicable disease, except as otherwise noted on this certificate. Vaccinations and test results are as indicated on this certificate. This certificate is not a warranty.”

Note: Pursuant to s. 95.19, Stats., a heartworm positive dog may not be sold, transported or exhibited as it is considered to have an infectious, contagious or communicable disease.

(h) The veterinarian’s signature and the date of signature.

(5) Issuance and expiration.

(a) A veterinarian who signs a certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall sign that certificate within 10 days after the veterinarian completes the examination on which the certificate is based. The certificate is valid for 30 days after the date on which the veterinarian completes the examination on which the certificate is based.

(6) Distribution. Each of the following persons shall receive a copy of each certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1):

(a) The person buying the dog.

(b) The person selling the dog.

(7) Re-using a certificate.

(a) If a dog is sold again prior to the expiration of a certificate of veterinary inspection previously issued for the same dog, the unexpired certificate may accompany the resold dog. The original certificate may not be amended and no new certificate is required for the resale, provided that both of the following apply:

1. The new seller keeps a copy of the certificate.

2. The new buyer receives a copy of the certificate.

(b) A veterinarian may incorporate information from a prior unexpired certificate of veterinary inspection for the same dog, but shall include the information required under sub. (4) (e), if applicable. The veterinarian shall include the following statement or a substantially similar statement on the new certificate:

“The (identify pertinent information incorporated from the prior certificate) on this certificate has been duplicated from the attached certificate of veterinary inspection issued by (name of veterinarian who issued the prior certificate) at (address) on (date).”

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 18-032: am. (title), (1), (2), (3) (a), (4) (d) (intro.), 4., (4) (e), (f), (7) (a) (intro.), r. (7) (a) 1., renum. (7) (a) 2., 3. to 1., 2. and am., am. (7) (b) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19; correction in (2) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2019 No. 766.

ATCP 16.18 Age at which dogs may be sold. A person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) may not, in connection with the sale of a dog, transfer that dog to the physical custody of the buyer unless the dog is at least 7 weeks old.

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 18-032: cons. and renum. (intro.) and (1) to ATCP 16.18 and am., r. (2), (3) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

ATCP 16.19 Dog imports. No person may import any dog into this state unless it meets the requirements under s. ATCP 10.80.