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Table of State Commercial Pet Breeders Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This table covers state laws and administrative regulations affecting commercial dog breeders. The table defines a commercial breeder, describes whether a state has an upper limit of dogs a breeder can possess at one time, whether a state has minimum standards of care, inspection provisions, and penalties for violations. Topic Table
Table of Significant Animal-related Cases from 2009 Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table gives summaries of some of the significant animal-related cases from 2009. Links are provided to the actual text of the cases that are summarized.

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Table of 2014 Amendments to State Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table summarizes the statutory amendments that occurred in 2014. The table gives a brief description of the changes and links to the actual text of the laws.

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Pet Purchaser Protection/Puppy "Lemon Laws" Rebecca F. Wisch

Brief Summary of Pet Sales
Rebecca F. Wisch (2005; updated 2010)

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Overview of Lost Dog Legal Issues Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This summary discusses the state laws that govern the status of a "lost dog." The common law rules regarding lost property are applied as well as the state "lost property" statutes.

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Table of State Laws Concerning Minimum Age for Sale of Puppies Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This table summarizes state laws and administrative regulations concerning the minimum age to sell a puppy. Approximately 28 states and D.C. have a law or regulation that addresses the sale of puppies under a certain age (usually 8 weeks). Topic Table
Sale of Companion Animals by Breeders and Retailers Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article explores the remedies available to purchasers of diseased or otherwise unfit cats and dogs. The relevant state statutes are discussed as well as general contract principles under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

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Overview of 2010 Ballot Proposals Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a summary of the ballot proposals and legislative-referred constitutional amendments from 2010.

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Detailed Discussion of West Virginia Great Ape Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center The following article discusses West Virginia Great Ape law. West Virginia has no law that restricts or otherwise mentions great apes. In fact, West Virginia does not even have a state endangered species provision providing additional state protection for endangered or threatened species. The only law to address great apes because it covers all animals is the state’s anti-cruelty provision. The law does except the humane use of animals or activities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act, and the law’s accompanying regulations. This would include scientific research and animal exhibitors licensed under the Animal Welfare Act. Article
Laws and Regulations Concerning Equine Transport Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This document provides an overview of the 11 states that have laws or regulations concerning the transportation of horses that specifically prohibit the use of double-deck trailers.

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