Veterinarian examination

§ 753-a. Veterinarian examination. 1. Within five business days of\nreceipt, but prior to the sale of any dog or cat, the pet dealer shall\nhave a duly licensed veterinarian conduct an examination and tests\nappropriate to the breed and age to determine if the animal has any\nmedical conditions apparent at the time of the examination that\nadversely affect the health of the animal. For animals eighteen months\nof age or older, such examination shall include a diagnosis of any\ncongenital conditions that adversely affect the health of the animal.\nAny animal diagnosed with a contagious disease shall be treated and\ncaged separately from healthy animals in accordance with section four\nhundred one of the agriculture and markets law.\n 2. All animals shall be vaccinated as required by state or local law.\nVeterinary care appropriate to the species shall be provided without\nundue delay when necessary. Each animal shall be observed each day by\nthe pet dealer or by a person working under the pet dealer's\nsupervision.\n 3. No pet dealer shall knowingly sell any animal that has a diagnosed\ncongenital condition or contagious disease that adversely affects the\nhealth of the animal without first informing the consumer, in writing,\nof such condition.\n