Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbit by pet shops; prohibits certain transactions between animal shelters, pounds, animal rescue organizations, and animal breeders or brokers; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
This bill (A3883) prohibits pet shops from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits, requiring them instead to collaborate with animal shelters and rescue organizations to showcase animals available for adoption. It bans animal shelters, pounds, and rescue organizations from accepting payment from breeders or brokers for animals. The bill requires all animals available for adoption to undergo a veterinary examination and receive a health certificate, with re-examinations required if animals aren't adopted within 14 days. This replaces the previous "Pet Purchase Protection Act" with these new requirements for animal adoption and sales.
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Introduced Feb 27, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Shama Haider
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