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<section article="gag" article_name="Agriculture" number="15-102" title_number="15" title_name="Research Facilities That Use Dogs or Cats" subtitle_number="1">
  <level label="a">
    <text>A research facility or testing facility may not use a dog or cat that has undergone a devocalization surgery for research or testing purposes.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>A research facility or testing facility may not perform a devocalization surgery on a dog or cat.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>A dog or cat at a research facility or testing facility may be euthanized only in accordance with the most current American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>By a veterinarian licensed in the State; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
