§ Â 3016F. Preadoption spay/neuter mandate.

DelawareStatutes

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

Delaware Code › Title 16 › Chapter 30F › Subchapter II › Section 3016F

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, cats and dogs must be spayed or neutered and inoculated for rabies, or have a valid exemption from vaccination under § 8204 of Title 3, prior to adoption from any of the following:

(1) A private animal welfare or rescue agency, group, or organization.

(2) Any adoption clinic endorsed, operated, managed, or sponsored by an animal welfare or rescue agency, organizations, commercial enterprises or private parties or combination thereof.

(3) An animal shelter as defined herein.

(b) Following a medical examination, if a veterinarian determines that an animal cannot safely or humanely undergo a spay/neuter procedure, the animal shall be exempt from the spay/neuter requirement.

(1), (2) [Repealed.]

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.