New York General Business Law Article 35-D - SALE OF DOGS AND CATS

• 751 - Legislative Intent.
  It is hereby determined and declared that supervision by the state of the sale of dogs or cats by pet dealers is within the public...
• 752 - Definitions.
  As used in this article: 1. "Animal" means a dog or a cat. 2. "Consumer" means any individual purchasing an animal from a pet dealer....
• 753 - Sale of Animal.
  1. If, within fourteen business days following the sale of an animal subject to this article or receipt of the written notice required by section...
• 753-a - Veterinarian Examination.
  1. Within five business days of receipt, but prior to the sale of any dog or cat, the pet dealer shall have a duly licensed...
• 753-b - Information Statement for Purchaser.
  Every pet dealer shall deliver to the purchaser of an animal, at the time of sale, a written statement in a standardized form prescribed by...
• 753-c - Animal Pedigree Registration.
  1. Representation regarding animal's pedigree registration. Any pet dealer who states, promises, or represents that an animal is registered or capable of registration with an...
• 753-d - Construction With Other Laws.
  Nothing in this article shall be construed to (a) limit or restrict agents or officers of societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals or...
• 754 - Notice.
  Every pet dealer who sells an animal to a consumer shall post a notice clearly visible to the consumer and provide the consumer at the...
• 755 - Penalties and Enforcement.
  1. In addition to the other remedies provided, whenever there shall be a violation of this article, application may be made by the attorney general...

Last modified: February 3, 2019