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Animal Cruelty Laws - Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter VII

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.shtml

Rabies Control – Title 3, Chapter 82, Subchapter I

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title3/c082/sc01/index.shtml

Dog Control/Licensing – Title 16, Chapter 30F, Subchapter IV

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c030f/sc04/index.shtml

Dangerous Dogs – Title 16, Chapter 30F, Subchapter V

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c030f/sc05/index.shtml

Shelter Standards Law – Title 16, Chapter 30F, Subchapter I

Animal Population Control Program – Title 16, Chapter 30F, Subchapter II

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c030f/sc02/index.shtml

Animal Welfare Officer Certification – Title 16, Chapter 1, Subchapter II

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c001/sc02/index.shtml

Animal Welfare License Plate – Title 21, Chapter 21, Subchapter II

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title21/c021/sc02/index.shtml

Pet Warranties Law – Title 6, Chapter 40

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c040/index.shtml

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