New York A00732 amends the agriculture and markets law to regulate the sale of birds by pet dealers.

New York A00732 amends the agriculture and markets law to regulate the sale of birds by pet dealers. Pet dealers may not sell birds that have not been fully weaned unless they provide written disclosure to the buyer and training on proper care. A bird is considered weaned if it does not require hand-feeding or animal assistance to sustain at least ninety percent of its own weight at the time of sale. Pet dealers must document the weight of any hand-fed bird under one year of age and note the weight on the sales receipt.

New York A00732 amends the agriculture and markets law to regulate the sale of birds by pet dealers.

New York A00732 amends the agriculture and markets law to regulate the sale of birds by pet dealers. Pet dealers may not sell birds that have not been fully weaned unless they provide written disclosure to the buyer and training on proper care. A bird is considered weaned if it does not require hand-feeding or animal assistance to sustain at least ninety percent of its own weight at the time of sale. Pet dealers must document the weight of any hand-fed bird under one year of age and note the weight on the sales receipt.