{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"122229","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 122229","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":"<p>This article does not limit a contract for the transfer of ownership of an animal to or by a governmental agency or the transfer of ownership of a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined in Section <a href=\"/civ/54.1\">54.1</a> of the Civil Code.</p>","text":"This article does not limit a contract for the transfer of ownership of an animal to or by a governmental agency or the transfer of ownership of a guide, signal, or service dog, as defined in Section 54.1 of the Civil Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/sale-of-dogs-cats-and-rabbits-122229","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}