The following statute is applicable in the State of Florida only.
Many states have similar laws.
Please be sure to check with your own State's regulations. It is important that you are aware of and understand your rights as a Purchaser of this animal. If you have any questions concerning the details of this law or your rights under such law, please do not hesitate in asking the breeder. For each dog transported into the state for sale, the tests, vaccines, and anthelmintics required by this section must be administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian, licensed by the state of origin and accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture, who issues the official certificate of veterinary inspection. The tests, vaccines, and anthelmintics must be administered no more than 30 days and no less than 14 days before the dog's entry into the state.