Section 122155 Of Article 2. Retail Sale Of Dogs And Cats From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 105. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.
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. (a) It shall be unlawful for a pet dealer to fail to do any
of the following:
(1) Maintain facilities where the dogs are kept in a sanitary
condition.
(2) Provide dogs with adequate nutrition and potable water.
(3) Provide adequate space appropriate to the age, size, weight,
and breed of dog. Adequate space means sufficient space for the dog
to stand up, sit down, and turn about freely using normal body
movements, without the head touching the top of the cage, and to lie
in a natural position.
(4) Provide dogs housed on wire flooring with a rest board,
floormat, or similar device that can be maintained in a sanitary
condition.
(5) Provide dogs with adequate socialization and exercise. For the
purpose of this article "socialization" means physical contact with
other dogs or with human beings.
(6) Wash hands before and after handling each infectious or
contagious dog.
(7) Maintain either of the following:
(A) A fire alarm system that is connected to a central reporting
station that alerts the local fire department in case of fire.
(B) Maintain a fire suppression sprinkler system.
(8) Provide veterinary care without delay when necessary.
(b) A pet dealer shall not be in possession of a dog that is less
than eight weeks old.