Requires registry of animal rescue organizations; requires animal rescue, pet shop, shelter, or pound notify person adopting or purchasing animal of animal's behavioral and medical history; designated as "Rocky's Law."
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This bill, designated "Rocky's Law," requires animal rescue organizations, pet shops, shelters, and pounds to register and provide detailed information about the health, behavioral, and medical history of animals offered for adoption or sale. It mandates that these facilities notify adopters or purchasers of an animal’s history, including behavioral and medical concerns, and requires a veterinarian to certify the animal’s health before adoption or sale. The bill also establishes requirements for pet shops to maintain similar records and disclose them to potential buyers.
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