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Originally Posted by KarenAnn  Just FYI, there are new CT pet shop rules that were signed into law by Governor Rell on July 1, 2009.
Re-imbursement for ill animals has been increased from $200 to $500, and consumers now have 20 days (previously 15) to submit a letter from a veterinarian of consumer's choosing stating that the animal is ill from a condition existing at the time of sale or has died from such illness.
And consumers now have 6 MONTHS from the day of sale to submit a letter to a pet shop from a veterinarian of the consumer's choosing stating that the animal has a CONGENITAL defect that adversely affects or will adversely affect the animal's health or has died as a result of such defect.
Consumers seeking only re-imbursement of vet care of up to $500 need not return the animal.
PENALTY TO PET SHOP: Up to $500 per animal pursuant to a civil action instituted by the State Attorney General upon complaint of the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, and potential private right of action by consumer.
ALSO NEW: Out of state breeders and dealers that sell dogs to Connecticut pet shops MUST BE LICENSED by the USDA and any applicable state agency. Penalty to pet shop if violated: Up to $100 and/or 30 days imprisonment PER VIOLATION, PER DAY.
If you let me know the name of the breeder, I will find out if he/she is USDA licensed. |
I like everything but this:
ALSO NEW: Out of state breeders and dealers that sell dogs to Connecticut pet shops MUST BE LICENSED by the USDA and any applicable state agency. Penalty to pet shop if violated: Up to $100 and/or 30 days imprisonment PER VIOLATION, PER DAY.
but it is a beginning they have changed some of the other rules.