{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"122225","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 122225","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [120100. - 122476.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105"},{"name":"PART 6. VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY [121575. - 122395.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Sale of Dogs and Cats [122045. - 122319.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-6/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits [122225. - 122231.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-105/part-6/chapter-5/article-2.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 477, Sec. 1. (AB 506) Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Pet dealer” has the same meaning as Section 122125.

(b) “Public animal control agency or shelter” has the same meaning as defined in Section 122354.5.

(c) “Purchaser” has the same meaning as defined in Section 122125.

","text":"For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Pet dealer” has the same meaning as Section 122125. (b) “Public animal control agency or shelter” has the same meaning as defined in Section 122354.5. (c) “Purchaser” has the same meaning as defined in Section 122125.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/sale-of-dogs-cats-and-rabbits-122225","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}