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CA Health & Safety Code § 122165 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122165.

122165.  (a)  There shall be a rebuttable presumption that an illness existed at the time of sale if the animal dies within 15 days of delivery to the purchaser. (b)  For purposes of Section 122160, a finding by a veterinarian of intestinal or external parasites shall not be grounds for declaring a dog unfit for sale unless their presence makes the dog clinically ill or is likely to make the dog clinically ill. (c)  For purposes of Section 122160, the value of veterinary services shall be deemed reasonable if the services rendered are appropriate for the diagnosis and treatment of illness or congenital or hereditary condition, made by the veterinarian and the value of similar services is comparable to the value of similar services rendered by other licensed veterinarians in proximity to the treating veterinarian. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122170 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122170.

122170.  To obtain the remedies provided for in Section 122160, the purchaser shall substantially comply with all of the following requirements:(a)  Notify the pet dealer as soon as possible but not more than five days after the diagnosis by a veterinarian licensed in this state of a medical or health problem, including a congenital or hereditary condition and of the name and telephone number of the veterinarian providing the diagnosis. (b)  Return the dog to the pet dealer, in the case of illness, along with a written statement from a veterinarian licensed in this state, stating the dog to be unfit for purchase due to illness, a congenital or hereditary condition, or the presence of symptoms of a contagious or infectious disease, that existed on or before delivery of the dog to the purchaser, and that adversely affects the health of the dog. The purchaser shall return the dog along with a copy of the veterinarian’s statement as soon as possible but not more than five days after receipt of the veterinarian’s statement. (c)  Provide the pet dealer, in the event of death, with a written statement from a veterinarian licensed in this state stating that the dog died from an illness that existed on or before the delivery of the dog to the purchaser. The presentation of the statement shall be sufficient proof to claim reimbursement or replacement and the return of the deceased dog to the pet dealer shall not be required. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122175 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122175.

122175.  Notwithstanding Section 122160, no refund, replacement, or reimbursement of veterinary fees shall be made if any of the following conditions exist:(a)  The illness or death resulted from maltreatment or neglect or from an injury sustained or an illness contracted subsequent to the delivery of the dog to the purchaser. (b)  The purchaser fails to carry out the recommended treatment prescribed by the examining veterinarian who made the initial diagnosis. However, this subdivision shall not apply if the cost for the treatment together with the veterinarian’s fee for the diagnosis would exceed the purchase price of the dog, including sales tax. (c)  A veterinarian’s statement was provided to the purchaser pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 122140 that disclosed the disease, illness, or condition for which the purchaser seeks to return the dog. However, this paragraph shall not apply if, within one year after the purchaser took physical possession of the dog, a veterinarian licensed in this state states in writing that the disease, illness, or condition requires, or is likely in the future to require, hospitalization or nonelective surgical procedures or that the disease, illness, or condition resulted in the death of the dog. (d)  The purchaser refuses to return to the pet dealer all documents previously provided to the purchaser for the purpose of registering the dog. This subdivision shall not apply if the purchaser signs a written statement certifying that the documents have been inadvertently lost or destroyed. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122180.

122180.  (a)  The veterinarian’s statement pursuant to Section 122160 shall contain the following information: (1)  The purchaser’s name and address. (2)  The date or dates the dog was examined. (3)  The breed and age of the dog, if known. (4)  That the veterinarian examined the dog. (5)  That the dog has or had an illness described in this section that renders it unfit for purchase or resulted in its death. (6)  The precise findings of the examination or necropsy, including laboratory results or copies of laboratory reports. (b)  If a refund for reasonable veterinary expenses is being requested, the veterinary statement shall be accompanied by an itemized bill of fees appropriate for the diagnosis and treatment of the illness or congenital or hereditary condition. (c)  Refunds and payment of reimbursable expenses provided for by Section 122160 shall be paid, unless contested, by the pet dealer to the purchaser not later than 10 business days following receipt of the veterinarian’s statement required by Section 122160 or, where applicable, not later than 10 business days after the date on which the dog is returned to the pet dealer. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122185.

122185.  (a)  In the event that a pet dealer wishes to contest a demand for any of the remedies specified in Section 122160, the dealer may, except in the case of the death of the dog, require the purchaser to produce the dog for examination by a licensed veterinarian designated by the pet dealer. The pet dealer shall pay the cost of this examination. (b)  If the purchaser and the pet dealer are unable to reach an agreement within 10 business days following receipt by the pet dealer of the veterinarian’s statement pursuant to Section 122160, or following receipt of the dog for examination by a veterinarian designated by the pet dealer, whichever is later, the purchaser may initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute or the parties may submit to binding arbitration if mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing. (c)  The prevailing party in the dispute shall have the right to collect reasonable attorney’s fees if the other party acted in bad faith in seeking or denying the requested remedy. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122195 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122195.

122195.  Nothing in this article shall in any way limit the rights or remedies that are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. Nor shall this article in any way limit the pet dealer and the purchaser from agreeing between themselves upon additional terms and conditions that are not inconsistent with this article. However, any agreement or contract by a purchaser to waive any rights under this article shall be null and void and shall be unenforceable.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122200.

122200.  (a)  A pet dealer shall not state, promise, or represent to the purchaser, directly or indirectly, that a dog is registered or capable of being registered with an animal pedigree registry organization, unless the pet dealer provides the purchaser with the documents necessary for that registration within 120 days following the date of sale of the dog. (b)  In the event that a pet dealer fails to provide the documents necessary for registration within 120 days following the date of sale, in violation of subdivision (a), the purchaser shall, upon written notice to the pet dealer, be entitled to retain the animal and receive a partial refund of 75 percent of the purchase price, plus sales tax, or return the dog along with all documentation previously provided the purchaser for a full refund, including sales tax. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122205.

122205.  Except as provided for in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 122140, no pet dealer shall knowingly sell a dog that is diseased, ill, or has a condition, any one of which requires hospitalization or surgical procedures. In lieu of the civil penalties imposed pursuant to Section 122150, any pet dealer who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000), or shall be prohibited from selling dogs at retail for up to 30 days, or both. If there is a second offense, the pet dealer shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or a prohibition from selling dogs at retail for up to 90 days, or both. For a third offense, the pet dealer shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) or a prohibition from selling dogs at retail for up to six months, or both. For a fourth and subsequent offense, the pet dealer shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or a prohibition from selling dogs at retail for up to one year, or both. For purposes of this section, a violation that occurred over five years prior to the most recent violation shall not be considered.An action for recovery of the civil penalty and for a court order enjoining the pet dealer from engaging in the business of selling dogs at retail for the period set forth in this section, may be prosecuted by the district attorney for the county where the violation occurred, or the city attorney for the city where the violation occurred, in the appropriate court.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122210 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122210.

122210.  (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. (2)  The area shall not be used for storing open food containers or bowls, dishes, or other utensils that come in contact with healthy dogs. (3)  The area shall have an exhaust fan that creates air movement from the isolation area to an area outside the premises of the pet dealer. The removal of exhaust air from the isolation area may be accomplished by the use of existing heating and air-conditioning ducts, provided no exhaust air is permitted to enter or mix with fresh air for use by the general animal population. (4)  Upon removal of all of the contagious or infectious dogs, the area shall be cleaned and disinfected before any healthy animal can be placed in the area. (c)  If the pet dealer’s veterinarian deems the dog to be unfit for purchase due to a disease, illness, or congenital condition, any of which is fatal or that causes, or is likely to cause, the dog to unduly suffer, the veterinarian shall humanely euthanize the dog. The veterinarian shall provide the pet dealer with a written statement as to why the dog was euthanized. Otherwise, the pet dealer shall have a veterinarian treat the dog, or may surrender the dog to a humane organization that consents to the receipt thereof. (d)  In the event a dog is returned to a pet dealer due to illness, disease, or a congenital or hereditary condition requiring veterinary care, the pet dealer shall provide the dog with proper veterinary care. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122215 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122215.

122215.  Every retail dealer shall post conspicuously on the cage of each dog offered for sale a notice indicating the state where the dog was bred and brokered.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 2 - Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats|Section 122220.

122220.  (a)  Every pet dealer shall post conspicuously within close proximity to the cages of dogs offered for sale, a notice containing the following language in 100-point type: “Information on the source of these dogs, and veterinary treatments received by these dogs is available for review.” “You are entitled to a copy of a statement of consumer rights.” (b)  Every pet dealer shall, upon request for information regarding a dog, make immediately available to prospective purchasers all of the information required to be disclosed to purchasers pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 122140 and pursuant to Section 122190. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122300 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 3 - Dog Pedigree Registries|Section 122300.

122300.  For purposes of this article:(a)  “Dog dealer” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that engages in the acquisition of dogs for retail sale to the public. “Dog dealer” does not include duly incorporated nonprofit humane societies dedicated to the care of unwanted animals that make animals available for adoption, whether or not a fee for the adoption is charged, or pet dealers who do not in the normal course of business sell dogs, but who sometimes exhibit dogs for adoption. (b)  “Dog breeder” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that breeds and sells dogs at wholesale or retail. (c)  “Dog pedigree registry” means any of various private agencies that serve to keep track of the breed, lineage, physical characteristics, and historical data regarding dogs that are registered with the agency. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 3 - Dog Pedigree Registries|Section 122305.

122305.  Every dog dealer that sells registered dogs or that claims that the dogs being sold are registered or are registerable with a dog pedigree registry shall post conspicuously within close proximity to the dogs offered for sale, a notice containing the following language in at least 100-point type:  “Pedigree registration does not assure proper breeding conditions, health, quality, or claims to lineage.” (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 3 - Dog Pedigree Registries|Section 122310.

122310.  (a)  For every dog sold by a dog dealer or dog breeder that is sold with any representation that the dog is registered or registerable with a dog pedigree registry, the following fully completed disclosure shall be made, orally and in writing on a separate sheet from any other statements, including, but not limited to, the name of the dog dealer or breeder and the name of the relevant dog pedigree registry: “Disclosure by DOG PEDIGREE REGISTRATION DISCLOSUREDescription of dog: ____________ ______________________ The dog you are purchasing is registered/registerable [circle one] with the __________ [enter name of registry]. Registration means only that __________ [enter name of registry] maintains information regarding the parentage and identity of this dog, it does not guarantee the quality or health of this dog, and it does not guarantee quality lineage. Since dog pedigree registries depend in large part on the honesty and accuracy of persons registering dogs, registration does not guarantee the accuracy of the lineage recorded nor that this dog is purebred. Acknowledged:  ”Retail purchaser’s signature Date(b)  The disclosure in subdivision (a) shall be signed and dated by the retail purchaser of the dog acknowledging receipt of a copy of the statement and the dog dealer or dog breeder shall retain a copy. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122315 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 3 - Dog Pedigree Registries|Section 122315.

122315.  (a)  Any dog dealer or dog breeder who fails to comply with the disclosure requirements in Section 122305 or 122310, as the case may be, shall be liable to the retail purchaser for civil damages in an amount equal to three times the cost of the dog. Claim for payment under this section shall be made within one year from the date of purchase of the dog. (b)  The remedies provided in this section shall be in addition to any other remedies or penalties authorized by other provisions of law. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122317 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 4 - Emotional Support Animals|Section 122317.

122317.  (a) A person or business that sells or provides a dog for use as an emotional support dog shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient of the dog that states all of the following:(1) The dog does not have the special training required to qualify as a guide, signal, or service dog. (2) The dog is not entitled to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog.(3) Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) A person or business that sells or provides a certificate, identification, tag, vest, leash, or harness for an emotional support animal shall provide a written notice to the buyer or recipient that states all of the following:(1) The item does not entitle an emotional support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a guide, signal, or service dog.(2) Knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(c) The written notices described in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be made in at least 12-point bold type, and shall be provided on the receipt for the emotional support dog or the product described in subdivision (b), or on a separate piece of paper.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 168, Sec. 1. (AB 468) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 122318 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 105 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL|PART 6 - VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY|CHAPTER 5 - Sale of Dogs and Cats|ARTICLE 4 - Emotional Support Animals|Section 122318.

122318.  (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individual’s need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) Establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individual’s need for an emotional support dog.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, “health care practitioner” means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the person’s license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioner’s licensing board for a violation of this section.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 168, Sec. 1. (AB 468) Effective January 1, 2022.)