7 §4156. Responsibilities of purchaser
§4156. Responsibilities of purchaser To obtain the remedies provided in section 4155, the purchaser has the following responsibilities with respect to an animal with a health problem. [PL 1995, c. 589, §1 (NEW).] 1. Veterinary diagnosis. The purchaser must notify the seller, within 2 business days, of the diagnosis by a veterinarian of a […]
7 §4157. Rights of seller
§4157. Rights of seller 1. Refusal to sell. A seller may refuse to sell an animal to a potential purchaser who appears not to accept or understand the provisions of this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 702, §30 (AMD).] 2. Exemption from purchaser remedies. A refund, replacement or reimbursement of veterinary fees is not required […]
7 §4158. Contest
§4158. Contest 1. Demand for remedy; contest. When a seller wishes to contest a demand for the remedy specified in section 4155, the seller may require the purchaser to produce all the veterinarian’s records and the animal for examination or autopsy by a veterinarian designated by the seller. The veterinarian designated by the seller must […]
7 §4159. Posted notice
§4159. Posted notice A seller whose facility has public access shall post, in a prominent location in the area to which a prospective purchaser would have access, a notice printed in a minimum of 48-point, bold-faced type and containing the following language: “YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A STATEMENT OF CONSUMER RIGHTS AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR […]
7 §4160. Notice of consumer rights
§4160. Notice of consumer rights 1. Written notice. A seller shall provide the purchaser a written notice of rights, signed by the seller, certifying the accuracy of the information contained in the notice. The notice must be signed by the purchaser, acknowledging that the purchaser has reviewed and understood the written notice. A signed copy […]
7 §4161. Limitation
§4161. Limitation This chapter does not limit the rights or remedies that are otherwise available to a purchaser under any other law. [PL 1997, c. 690, §54 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 589, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §54 (AMD).
7 §4162. Additional penalties
§4162. Additional penalties 1. Civil violation. A person who fails to meet a requirement of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 per violation may be adjudged. [PL 2009, c. 343, §24 (AMD).] 2. Action against pet shops and breeding kennels. The […]
7 §4163. Dog or cat vendor’s license
§4163. Dog or cat vendor’s license A person may not advertise for sale, sell or exchange for value more than one cat or dog under the age of 6 months in a 12-month period unless that person has a valid animal shelter, kennel or breeding kennel license or a valid vendor’s license issued under this […]
7 §4152. Disclosure
§4152. Disclosure 1. Required disclosure. A seller shall deliver to a purchaser of an animal a written disclosure containing the following: A. An animal history that includes: (1) For sellers licensed with the United States Department of Agriculture, the name, address and United States Department of Agriculture license number of the breeder and […]
7 §4152-A. Documents necessary for breed registration
§4152-A. Documents necessary for breed registration 1. Requirement to provide. A seller who states, promises or represents that an animal is registered or capable of registration with an animal pedigree organization shall provide the purchaser with the documents necessary for registration at the time of sale or within 90 days of the sale unless specified […]