Senate Bill 381 Printer's Number 1972

PENNSYLVANIA, September 28 - The following shall apply:

(1) If the animal subject is determined to be suitable

for adoption, the animal testing facility shall offer the

animal subject for adoption to a releasing agency for

eventual adoption or through the animal testing facility's

adoption program to a private individual or employee for

adoption.

(2) If the ANIMAL testing facility operates its own

adoption program, it must maintain records in compliance with

3 Pa.C.S. § 2349 (relating to records and inspections).

(b) Manner of release.--

(1) The attending veterinarian or designee at an animal

testing facility shall have the sole authority to assess the

animal subject and determine whether the animal subject is

suitable for adoption.

(2) Prior to euthanizing an animal subject, the animal

testing facility shall keep an offer for release open for a

reasonable length of time for a duration of not less than 30

days. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require

euthanizing an animal subject.

(3) (2) The animal testing facility may enter into an

agreement with a releasing agency of its choice for

compliance with this section.

facility's employees, faculty, staff, agents, contractors or

representatives, shall not be liable for any harm, injury,

property damage or other damage or loss caused by or that

otherwise results from the adoption of an animal subject, nor

for any illness or disease or physical or behavioral condition

of an animal subject placed, in good faith, for adoption in

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