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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-21-5-5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-15-agriculture-and-animals/in-code-sect-15-21-5-5/
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