§ 15-21-5-5 — Required information regarding dogs

Indiana § 15-21-5-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 21: COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDER REGULATION
• Ch. 5: Records

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Before the sale of a dog, a retail pet store
operator must, to the best of the operator's knowledge, provide to the
consumer the following information on the dog being offered for sale:
(1) The retail price of the dog, including any additional fees or
charges.
(2) The dog's breed or breeds, if known.
(3) The dog's age and date of birth, if known.
(4) The dog's sex and color.
(5) The date and description of any inoculation or medical
treatment that the dog received while in the possession of the:
(A) retail pet store;
(B) commercial dog breeder;
(C) commercial dog broker;
(D) humane society;
(E) animal rescue operation; or
(F) animal shelter.
(6) If the dog was supplied by a commercial dog breeder or
commercial dog broker, the name and address of the commercial
dog breeder or commercial dog broker.
(7) If eligible for registration with a pedigree registry, the name
and registration numbers of the sire and dam and the address of
the pedigree registry where the sire and dam are registered.
(8) A copy of the retail pet store's policy regarding warranties,
refunds, or returns.
(9) An explanation of the remedy under section 6 of this chapter,
in addition to any other remedies available by law.
(10) Disclosure that the dog has been microchipped.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.22.