§ 4-25-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Clinically ill” means an illness that is apparent to a licensed veterinarian based on observation, examination, or testing of the dog. (2) “Nonelective surgical procedure” means a surgical procedure that is necessary to preserve or restore the health of an animal or to correct a condition […]
§ 4-25-10. Other remedies. (a) Nothing in this chapter limits any other rights or remedies available to a consumer under law. (b) A seller and purchaser may agree to additional terms and conditions so long as they are not inconsistent with this chapter. The rights referred to in this chapter may not be waived. History […]
§ 4-25-2. Information at sale provided by seller. (a) Every seller shall, at the time of sale, deliver to the purchaser of each dog a written statement containing the following information: (1) The date of the animal’s birth, if known; the breeders name and address, if known; and the date the seller received the animal, […]
§ 4-25-3. Written disclosure by seller. (a) Upon the sale of a dog, a written disclosure signed and dated by both the seller and purchaser shall be provided and shall include: (1) A statement by the seller: (i) That the animal has no known disease or illness nor any congenital or hereditary condition that adversely […]
§ 4-25-4. Record keeping. A seller shall maintain the written record on the health and disposition of each dog sold by the seller for a period of two (2) years following the sale. The record shall also contain all of the information required to be disclosed pursuant to §§ 4-25-2 and 4-25-3 herein. These records […]
§ 4-25-5. Purchaser remedies. (a) A purchaser is entitled to relief from the seller after the purchase of a dog if one of the following conditions occurs: (1) Within twenty (20) days after the purchase of the dog, a licensed veterinarian states in writing that the animal is suffering from or has died from an […]
§ 4-25-6. Purchaser’s obligations. In order for the purchaser to obtain remedies as per § 4-25-5 herein he/she shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) Notify the seller in writing as soon as practicable, but in no event more than ten (10) days after the diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian that the animal […]
§ 4-25-7. Limitations on remedies. (a) Notwithstanding other provisions herein, no refund, replacement or reimbursement of veterinary fees shall be made if any of the following conditions occur: (1) The illness or death resulted from maltreatment or neglect or from an injury sustained or an illness contracted subsequent to the delivery of the animal to […]
§ 4-25-8. Contested cases. (a) If the purchaser and seller are unable to reach an agreement within ten (10) business days following an examination of the animal by the seller’s chosen veterinarian, the purchaser may initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute. (b) The purchaser in any legal action […]
§ 4-25-9. Notice. (a) Every seller pursuant to this chapter shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of such rights is available upon request. Such notice shall be in one hundred (100) point type and shall read as follows: […]
