New York S06822 prohibits contracts for dog or cat purchases or financing from online websites from including repossession provisions.

New York S06822 amends the general business law to prohibit contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog or cat from online websites from including provisions allowing repossession of the animal. This means that sellers or lenders cannot reclaim a dog or cat if the purchaser fails to make payments under the contract. The law does not affect the purchase of a dog or cat through an unsecured personal loan or limit other legal rights and remedies available under other laws. The provisions also apply to the sale of a dog or cat through an online website. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S06822 prohibits contracts for dog or cat purchases or financing from online websites from including repossession provisions.

New York S06822 amends the general business law to prohibit contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog or cat from online websites from including provisions allowing repossession of the animal. This means that sellers or lenders cannot reclaim a dog or cat if the purchaser fails to make payments under the contract. The law does not affect the purchase of a dog or cat through an unsecured personal loan or limit other legal rights and remedies available under other laws. The provisions also apply to the sale of a dog or cat through an online website. The act takes effect immediately.