§ 4-25-9 - Notice. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 4-25-9

   § 4-25-9  Notice. – (a) Every seller pursuant to this chapter shall post in a conspicuous locationa notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law andthat a written statement of such rights is available upon request. Such noticeshall be in one hundred (100) point type and shall read as follows:

   "Purchasers of dogs from this seller are entitled to specificrights under law. Purchasers must be provided a written copy of such rights atthe time of sale. Prospective purchasers may receive a copy of such rights fromthe seller upon request."

   (b) The required notice at the time of sale must be signed bythe purchaser and seller and receipt thereof must be acknowledged.

   (c) If the seller represents that the animal is registered orregisterable with a registry then at the time of sale an additional writtennotice must be signed by seller and purchaser and must read as follows:

   "A pedigree or a registration does not assure proper breedingcondition, health quality or claims to lineage."

   (d) The seller shall provide the purchaser with all documentsnecessary for registration within one hundred twenty (120) days following thedate of sale.

   (e) If the seller fails to provide the documents necessaryfor registration within one hundred twenty (120) days from sale then thepurchaser upon written notice to seller, shall be entitled to retain the animaland receive a partial refund of seventy-five percent (75%) of the purchaseprice; or the purchaser can return the animal and all documentation and receivea full refund.

   (f) If the seller misrepresents the breed of the animal thenthe purchaser is entitled to all remedies herein.