ARTICLE 2.5. Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits

Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 477, Sec. 1.

§§ 122225–122231 · 7 sections

• § 122225 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…
• § 122226 A person, pet dealer, or business that sells a dog, cat, or rabbit to a purchaser located in California shall provide a written notice to the purchaser or…
• § 122227 (a) A contract entered into on or after January 1, 2026, to transfer ownership of a dog, cat, or rabbit to a purchaser that is offered, negotiated, brokered,…
• § 122228 (a) A person, pet dealer, or business shall not offer a contract that contains a term that violates Section 122226 or 122227. (b) A person, pet dealer, or…
• § 122229 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,…
• § 122230 This article does not apply to a public animal control agency or shelter.
• § 122231 Nothing in this article shall be construed as amending the requirements of Article 1, 2, 3, or 4 of this chapter.