Instructions:
Complete the entire two-page application form.
Only complete this form if you are applying to use Dogs and Cats in research and
education. No other animals need to be listed as part of this application form.
Submit a separate application for each institution seeking licensure.
Attach a separate check for $50.00 for each license application, made payable to:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
All licenses expire on June 30th.
1. Institution Name:
2. Tel. #: ( ) Ext._______
Fax #: ( )
3. D.B.A. (Doing Business As):
Current Massachusetts
License # (if applicable):
4. Mailing Address:
5. Facility Address (if different from Mailing Address):
6. Tel. #: ( ) Ext._______
Fax #: ( )
7. Responsible contact-person:
8. 24-Hour Emergency Telephone #: ( ) Ext. _______
E-mail Address (mandatory): _____________________________________
9. Name of individual administratively responsible for the institution:
10. Name of individual in charge of the animal research program:
11. Name of attending veterinarian:
12. Describe the corporation, or other form of organization of the institution, and
state the general nature and purpose of its activities:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Food Protection Program
305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3597
(617) 983-6712 (617) 524-8062 - Fax
Application for License to
Use Dogs or Cats In Research and Education
in Accordance with M.G.L. C.140, § 174D and 105 CMR 910.000
Return To: Food Protection Program, 305 South St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Provide Check or
Money Order Number:
13. Describe the nature of the activities requiring the use of animals:
Laboratory Facilities
14. Describe the laboratory facilities where research will be conducted:
15. Describe the facilities to house and care for laboratory animals. Include schedules for cleaning cages,
feeding and watering the animals, and types of vehicles used to transport animals:
16. List the names and addresses of all locations where research animals are kept.
Include private kennels, animal hospitals, etc.:
I hereby certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and that I will comply with all applicable
laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Department of Public Health pertaining to the
activity for which I am applying. In addition, pursuant to M.G.L. C. 62C, § 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury
that I, to my best knowledge and belief, have filed all state tax returns and paid all state taxes required under law.
_________________________________________________________________
Date
Owner or Co
rporate Officer
(print name)
Tax or Federal I.D.#: _________________________
NOTE: Copies of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Code of Massachusetts Regulations may be obtained from the
State House Bookstore located in Boston: 617-727-2834, Fall River: 508-646-1374 or Springfield: 413-784-1376.
Revised 06/17
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