STATE

YEAR

PROVISIONS

REMEDY OR PENALTY

ILLINOIS (Professions And Occupations – Food And Agriculture – Animal Welfare Act) 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/3.1 Information on dogs and cats for sale

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Requires pet shop operators, cattery operators, and dog dealers to provide for every dog or cat available for sale:

·         The age, sex, weight, and breed;

·         Record of vaccinations, vet care and treatment;

·         Record of surgical sterilization;

·         Name and address of breeder; and

·         Name and address of any other person who owned or harbored the animal between birth and sale.

As per 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/20: Class C Misdemeanor:  Maximum imprisonment 30 days; Maximum fine of $2500.

(Professions And Occupations – Food And Agriculture – Animal Welfare Act) 225 Ill. Comp. Stat.  §605/2.2 Sale of puppy or kitten; records

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Prohibits dealers, kennel operators and cattery operators from selling puppies and kittens before 8 weeks old (if separated from their mothers).

Requires dealers/licensees to maintain records of the origin and sale of all dogs and make the records available for inspection by the Agriculture Department. 

[See the statute for provisions relating to dog pedigrees and guard dog records.]

As per 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/20: Class C Misdemeanor:  Maximum imprisonment 30 days; Maximum fine of $2500.

As per 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/10: License revocation or suspension, or denial of license, or temporary cessation of operations.

(Professions And Occupations – Food And Agriculture – Animal Welfare Act) 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/18 Required acts and conditions

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Requires licensees to take reasonable care to transfer animals that are free of disease, injuries or abnormalities.  A health certificate issued for the animals within 5 days prior to the sale/transfer meets this requirement.

[See Pet Dealers chapter for additional provisions under this statute.]

As per 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/20: Class C Misdemeanor:  Maximum imprisonment 30 days; Maximum fine of $2500.

As per 225 Ill. Comp. Stat. §605/10: License revocation or suspension, or denial of license, or temporary cessation of operations.

Department of Agriculture can inspect the premises to ensure compliance with state Animal Welfare Act.