Common use of Health and Vaccination Clause in Contracts

Health and Vaccination. In accordance with local ordinances and regulations, the ESA must be immunized against diseases common to that type of animal. For example, dogs must have current vaccination against rabies and distemper. Cats must have the shots required for licensure. Animals, other than cats and dogs, living in University housing must have an annual clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian. Documentation can be a vaccination certificate for the ESA and/or a veterinarian’s statement regarding the animal’s health. The University has the authority to direct that the ESA receive veterinary attention. The ESA must be kept clean and free of fleas and other parasites. Routine maintenance of the ESA is required. For dogs, this includes flea and tick prevention and de-worming. Recommended vaccinations and annual examinations must be competed. Residence Life has the right to request updated veterinary verification annually, or at any time during the ESA’s residency. Students must comply with all applicable laws of the municipality, county and/or State where the student maintains permanent residency including but not limited to, those that require licensure and vaccination of the ESA. If such laws require licensure of the ESA, the owner must apply for a license prior to bringing the ESA on-campus. ESAs must wear license tags at all times. The tags verify that the shots (rabies, etc.) required by law have been given. The student approved for the ESA is responsible for any injury to others or damage to University property caused by the ESA. If the ESA is infested with fleas or other parasites, the owner is responsible for all pest control costs.