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Originally Posted by Bluebells  Actually, it’s illegal to sell a puppy in NC before the pup is old enough to be vaccinated. Unfortunately, it’s up to county Animal Control offices to initiate the investigation and prosecution of breeders who sell pups too young, and almost none of them do it. |
States That Prohibit Selling a Puppy Before 8 Weeks of Age*
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Virginia (illegal under 7 weeks old)
Wisconsin (illegal under 7 weeks old)
States Without Puppy Age Laws
Alaska
Arkansas
D.C.
Delaware
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming