16.70: Control of pet animals infected with diseases communicable to humans.
Approximately 15 states have enacted laws or administrative regulations that generally require puppies to be between 6 and 8 weeks prior to being offered for sale. 16.67: Washington state beef commission. Summary: This table summarizes state laws and administrative regulations concerning the minimum age to sell a puppy.
Chapter 16-59 - Avian diseases in Washington state.
Sixteen states require that puppies be at least 8 weeks old before being sold, and one, Virginia, requires that puppies for sale be at least 7 weeks old. Collect and remit retail sales tax. ... 2 Responses to Washington State Enacts Limits on Breeding Dogs. "Current Washington state laws are inadequate regarding the care and husbandry of dogs in puppy mills ... Puppies under twelve weeks may not be housed in the same enclosure with other adult dogs, other than the dam or foster dam." Washington state Animal and Livestock Laws. Washington state Animal Cruelty Laws.
Chapter 16-80 - Pseudorabies in swine. Chapter 16-71 - Equine infectious anemia. 16.72: Fur farming.
Chapter 16.52 RCW. Some states mandate that a puppy be fully weaned before being sold, which may occur later than 8 weeks for some pups. State Laws.
Federal laws include the Animal Welfare Act, 1966, which focuses on warm blooded animals used in animal research facilities, protections against the use of interstate shipment of animals, or animals used in illegal fighting ventures.
The law requires private buyers and sellers to conduct a firearms transaction through a … Chapter 16-86 - Cattle and bison diseases in Washington state. In addition, they owe retailing business and occupation (B&O) tax on their sales.
Some dog breeders may not be aware they are required to: Register with the Department of Revenue. 16.68: Disposal of dead animals.
Approximately 28 states and D.C. have a law or regulation that addresses the sale of puppies under a certain age (usually 8 weeks). Transferring or Selling Firearms Commonly referred to as the “gun show loophole,” in 2014, Washington became the first state to enact a law requiring background checks on private sales.
Summary: This overview discusses state laws that place restrictions on the sale of young puppies. Title 16 RCW Chapter 16-70 - Animal diseases--Reporting.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IntroductIon This fact sheet contains important and sell dogs in Washington State.
Chapter 16-74 - Livestock testing--Duties of owners.
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