Limits the animal dealers that are exempt under the provisions of article 7 of the agriculture and markets law relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs; applies provisions to dealers licensed as a class A dealer under the Federal Animal Welfare Act that sells dogs exclusively to USDA registered research facilities.
Relates to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits by pet dealers in the state and those that sell such animals through an online platform.
Relates to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits by pet dealers in the state and those that sell such animals through an online platform.
Amends the definitions of pet dealers; decreases the number of animals a person can distribute to fit under the exemption.
Exempts livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs from license fees relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs.
Exempts livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs from license fees relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs.
Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions of the agriculture and markets law.
Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions of the agriculture and markets law.
Provides for the disclosure of the cause of death of certain companion animals; authorizes the inspection of pet dealers' facilities upon such deaths; requires the department of agriculture and markets develop a rating system for pet dealers and make certain information available on the department's website; requires pet dealers to reimburse consumers if an animal dies within six months of the sale of such animal.
Allows municipalities to eliminate the surcharge for the licensing of service dogs relating to animal population control efforts.