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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:
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The age, sex, weight, and
breed;
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Record of vaccinations,
vet care and treatment;
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Record of surgical
sterilization;
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Name and address of
breeder; and
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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. |
