753-A - Veterinarian examination. - New York Statutes

§ 753-a. Veterinarian examination. 1. Within five business days of receipt, but prior to the sale of any dog, the pet dealer shall have a duly licensed veterinarian conduct an examination and tests appropriate to the breed and age to determine if the animal has any medical conditions apparent at the time of the examination that adversely affect the health of the animal. For animals eighteen months of age or older, such examination shall include a diagnosis of any congenital conditions that adversely affect the health of the animal. Any animal found to be afflicted with a contagious disease shall be treated and caged separately from healthy animals. 2. All animals shall be inoculated as required by state or local law. Veterinary care appropriate to the species shall be provided without undue delay when necessary. Each animal shall be observed each day by the pet dealer or by a person working under the pet dealer's supervision. 3. No pet dealer shall knowingly sell any animal eighteen months of age or older that has a diagnosed congenital condition that adversely affects the health of the animal without first informing the consumer, in writing, of such condition.