BOWLES. New Act Creates the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats Act. Imposes various requirements on pet dealers who sell dogs or cats. Provides that a pet dealer must give the purchaser of a dog or cat a written statement containing certain information about the animal purchased. Requires certain standards of care for animals. Imposes civil monetary penalties on a pet dealer for violations. Provides remedies for a purchaser if an animal becomes ill or dies. FEB-20-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-20-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-21-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE AGRIC & CON FEB-28-2001 S POSTPONED MAR-07-2001 S POSTPONED MAR-21-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE MAR-21-2001 S COMMITTEE AGRIC & CON MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary