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§4162
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE
Chapter 745: SALE OF DOGS AND CATS
§4201

§4163. Dog or cat vendor's license

A person may not advertise for sale, sell or exchange for value more than one cat or dog under the age of 6 months in a 12-month period unless that person has a valid animal shelter, kennel or breeding kennel license or a valid vendor's license issued under this section.   [PL 2019, c. 544, §8 (AMD).]
1.  Vendor's license; fee.  A person may apply for a vendor's license by completing and submitting to the department an application form provided by the department. Upon receipt of a completed application, the department shall issue a vendor's license and an identifying license number that is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. A person is entitled to one vendor's license in a 12-month period at no charge. A fee of $25 must be submitted with each additional application for a vendor's license within a 12-month period.  
[PL 2007, c. 702, §37 (AMD).]
2.  Advertising.  A person possessing a vendor's license issued under this section must include that vendor's license number in any form of advertising, brochure or sign that announces the availability of a dog or cat for sale or exchange. The vendor's name and license number must be provided to a person purchasing or otherwise receiving a dog or cat from the vendor.  
[PL 2007, c. 439, §34 (NEW).]
3.  Violation.  A person who fails to comply with this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged, none of which may be suspended.  
[PL 2007, c. 439, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 439, §34 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 702, §§36, 37 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 544, §8 (AMD).
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