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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. |
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(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. |
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(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. |