NY S07600

Defines "residential breeder" as a breeder selling fewer than 30 animals per year born or raised on their residential premises, exempting them from pet dealer classification.

Requires residential breeders to provide wholesome food and sanitary water, maintain whelping areas for pregnant or nursing dogs, ensure vaccinations, and provide veterinary care as needed.

Mandates residential breeders maintain sales records for two years including consumer name, address, and sale date, and prohibits knowingly selling animals with diagnosed congenital conditions or contagious diseases without written consumer disclosure.

Authorizes inspections of residential breeders by trained state officials, police officers, or peace officers in response to complaints, with violations subject to civil fines between $100 and $1,000 per violation.

Establishes state preemption over local breeder regulations while allowing municipalities to enforce general business laws regarding public health, safety, and consumer rights.