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Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to use dogs or cats in research and education.
All licenses expire on June 30th.

Contacts

Food Protection Program

Phone

BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk Call Food Protection Program, BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111

Online

eLicensing Support Request Form 

The Details   of Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

What you need   for Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

To apply, you will need to:

  • Complete and sign the entire online application form (found in the links below)
  • 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.

Please submit a separate application and fee payment for each  institution seeking licensure.

Fees   for Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

Pay by credit card or electronic fund transfer using the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal.

Name Fee Unit
Application fee $50 per each license application

How to apply   Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

Go to the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal  and create an account, or log into your existing account. If this is your first time using this new portal, please visit BCEH eLicensing System User Guide.

More info   for Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

For questions related to license status, how to use the eLicensing system, or any other licensing questions, please contact the Radiation Control program using the eLicensing Support Request Form or call the BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111.

This license is in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 140, Section 174D and 105 CMR 910.000.

Downloads   for Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

Open PDF file, 209.56 KB,  105 CMR 910.000: Licensure of Research Institutions Using Dogs or Cats in Research and Education (English, PDF 209.56 KB)
Open RTF file, 90.63 KB,  105 CMR 910.000: Licensure of Research Institutions Using Dogs or Cats in Research and Education (English, RTF 90.63 KB)

Contact   for Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education

Phone
BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk Call Food Protection Program, BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111
Online
eLicensing Support Request Form 

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