Senate Bill No. 690 - Healthy Pet Act Summary

• Establishes the "Healthy Pet Act" requiring pet dealers (those selling more than 20 animals or 3 litters in 12 months) to have animals examined by a licensed veterinarian no more than 30 days before sale.

• Mandates pet dealers provide purchasers with written statements at time of sale containing animal's birth date, breeder information, breed/sex/color, vaccination records, veterinary diagnoses, and a health certification signed by both dealer and purchaser.

• Entitles purchasers to remedies within 20 days for acute illnesses or within 2 years for congenital/hereditary conditions, including full refunds, animal exchanges, or reimbursement for veterinary fees up to 150% of purchase price.

• Requires pet dealers to post conspicuous notices informing customers of their rights and provide written copies of those rights at point of sale; prohibits dealers from claiming animals are registered unless registration documents are provided within 120 days.

• Exempts remedies when illness results from post-delivery maltreatment, when purchaser fails recommended treatment (unless cost exceeds purchase price), when conditions were disclosed at sale, or when purchaser fails to return registration documents.