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Sale of Companion Animals by Breeders and Retailers

Arizona

Laws (Title 44, Ch. 11, Article 14, sections 1799 - 1799.09)

Arkansas

Puppy Lemon Law (4-97-105)

California

Sales of Dogs and Cats
  • Sale of Dogs by Breeders (Health & Safety Code Sections 122045 - 122110)
  • Retail Sale of Dogs (Health & Safety Code Sections 122125 - 122220)
  • Dog Pedigree Registries (Health & Safety Code Sections 122300 - 122315)
  • Pet Store Animal Care Act (Health & Safety Code 122350)

Connecticut

Puppy Lemon Law (22-344b)

Delaware

Puppy Lemon Law (6 Del.C sec. 4001 – 4009)

Florida

Puppy Lemon Law (828.29)

Maine

Laws (Title 17, Part 9, Chapter 745, sections 4151 - 4162)

Massachusetts

Puppy Lemon Law (330 CMR 12.05)

Minnesota

Puppy Lemon Law (325F.791)

Nevada

Laws
  • Examination by Veterinarian (574.450)
  • Provision of Written statement - Cats (574.460)
  • Provision of Written statement - Dogs (574.470)
  • Puppy Lemon Law (574.490)
  • Knowingly Selling Dogs or Cats Requiring Immediate Treatment Prohibited (574.510)

New Hampshire

Laws
  • Breeder's Health Certificate (466:6-a)
  • Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets (437.10)
  • Lemon Law (dogs, cats, ferrets) (437.13

New Jersey

Laws
  • Revocation of Pet Shop License (C. 56:8-93)
  • Puppy Lemon Law (C. 56:8-95)

New York

Puppy Lemon Law (Article 35-D sec. 753)

Pennsylvania

Lemon Law (73 P.S. § 201-9.3)

South Carolina

Puppy Lemon Law (47-13-160)

Vermont

Puppy Lemon Law (20 V.S.A. sec. 4302)

Virginia

  • Failure of Dealer or Pet Shop to Provide Adequate Care (3.1-796.71)
  • Misrepresentation of Animal's Condition (3.1-796.72)
  • Sale without Animal History Certificate (3.1-796.78)
  • False or Misleading Statements in Certificate (3.1-796.79)
  • Puppy Lemon Law (3.1-796.80)
  • Written Notice of Consumer Remedies (3.1-796.81)
  • Failure to Produce Registration Papers (3.1-796.82)
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