House Sponsors: CROTTY-RYAN. Short description: RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: 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. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Agriculture) HB 2417 would impose a cost of $117,000 per year on the Depart- ment to implement. This total reflects the Department's need to hire three full-time animal inspectors to enforce the require- ments of HB 2417. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status