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Governor Pat Quinn signed House Bill 5772 (Public Act 96-1470) into law last August. It requires pet stores, animal shelters and animal controls to disclose the following information on or near an animal’s cage:
• Retail price, including additional charges
• Breed, age, date of birth, sex and color of the dog or cat
• Details of vaccinations and health history
• Name, address and identification number of the breeder
• Details of any inoculation or medical treatment received while at the facility
Consumers also must receive a copy of the information at the time of purchase. The law recognizes animal shelters and animal controls, which often care for strays, may not possess an animal’s complete medical history and allows them to estimate some information. |