NY S01565

Requires pet dealers to maintain records including the breed of animals and their dam and sire, plus any information available concerning hereditary, genetic, or congenital defects in the animal's lineage.

Mandates pet dealers provide purchasers with a copy of breeder information, acquisition details, animal description, and genetic/hereditary defect information upon sale or transfer of an animal.

Requires pet shops to keep records on the breeder's name, address, telephone contact number, and federal identification number, and to maintain documentation on hereditary, genetic, or congenital defects in the animal's lineage.

Mandates pet shops provide purchasers with copies of breeder information, animal breed and parentage details, and any available information on hereditary, genetic, or congenital defects upon sale or transfer.

Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and is known as "Byron's law."