New York Laws
Article 26-A - Care of Animals by Pet Dealers
402 - Records of Purchase and Sale.

§ 402. Records of purchase and sale. Each pet dealer shall keep and
maintain records for each animal purchased, acquired, held, sold, or
otherwise disposed of. The records shall include the following:

1. The name and address of the person from whom each animal was
acquired. If the person from whom the animal was obtained is a dealer
licensed by the United States department of agriculture, the person's
name, address, and federal dealer identification number. If the person
from whom the animal was obtained is a dealer licensed by the
department, the person's name, address, and state dealer identification
number. In the case of cats, if a cat is placed in the custody or
possession of the pet dealer and the source of origin is unknown, the
pet dealer shall state the source of origin as unknown, accompanied by
the date, time, and location of receipt. Notwithstanding the provisions
of this subdivision, no pet dealer shall knowingly buy, sell, exhibit,
transport, or offer for sale, exhibition, or transportation any stolen
animal. No pet dealer shall knowingly sell any cat or dog younger than
eight weeks of age.

2. The original source of each animal if different than the person
recorded in subdivision one of this section.

3. The date each animal was acquired.

4. A description of each animal showing age, color, markings, sex,
breed, and any inoculation, worming, or other veterinary treatment or
medication information available. Records shall also include any other
significant identification, if known, for each animal, including any
official tag number, tattoo, or implant.

5. The name and address of the person to whom any animal is sold,
given, or bartered or to whom it is otherwise transferred or delivered.
The records shall indicate the date and method of disposition.

6. Records for each animal shall be maintained for a period of two
years from the date of sale or transfer, whichever occurs later. During
normal business hours, the records shall be made available to persons
authorized by law to enforce the provisions of this article.