California Health and Safety Code

§ 122210

HSC § 122210 Effective Jan 1, 1996Div. 105 · Part 6 · Ch. 5 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)No dog may be offered for sale by a pet dealer to a purchaser until the dog has been examined by a veterinarian licensed in this state. Each dog shall be examined within five days of receipt of the dog and once every 15 days thereafter while the dog is in the possession or custody of the pet dealer. The pet dealer shall provide any sick dog with proper veterinary care without delay.

(b)Any dog diagnosed with a contagious or infectious disease, illness, or condition shall be caged separately from healthy dogs until a licensed veterinarian determines that the dog is free from contagion or infection. The area shall meet the following conditions when contagious or infectious dogs are present:

(1)The area shall not be used to house other healthy dogs or new arrivals awaiting the required veterinary examination.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.