Prohibits pet shops from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits; prohibits certain transactions between shelters, pounds, and breeders or brokers; repeals.

New Jersey S297 prohibits pet shops from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits. It also prohibits animal rescue organizations, shelters, pounds, and pet shops from obtaining cats, dogs, or rabbits from breeders or brokers in exchange for compensation. The bill requires that animals be examined by a veterinarian before being made available for adoption and mandates that animal health histories and certificates be issued. It establishes a fine of $500 for each violation, including failing to provide required information or providing false information.

Prohibits pet shops from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits; prohibits certain transactions between shelters, pounds, and breeders or brokers; repeals.

New Jersey S297 prohibits pet shops from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits. It also prohibits animal rescue organizations, shelters, pounds, and pet shops from obtaining cats, dogs, or rabbits from breeders or brokers in exchange for compensation. The bill requires that animals be examined by a veterinarian before being made available for adoption and mandates that animal health histories and certificates be issued. It establishes a fine of $500 for each violation, including failing to provide required information or providing false information.