Indiana § 15-21-5-5 - Required information regarding dogs
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§ 15-21-5-5. Required information regarding dogs
Sec. 5. Before the sale of a dog, a retail pet store operator must, to the best of the operator's knowledge, provide to the consumer the following information on the dog being offered for sale:
(1) The retail price of the dog, including any additional fees or charges.
(2) The dog's breed or breeds, if known.
(3) The dog's age and date of birth, if known.
(4) The dog's sex and color.
(5) The date and description of any inoculation or medical treatment that the dog received while in the possession of the:
(A) retail pet store;
(B) commercial dog breeder;
(C) commercial dog broker;
(D) humane society;
(E) animal rescue operation; or
(F) animal shelter.
(6) If the dog was supplied by a commercial dog breeder or commercial dog broker, the name and address of the commercial dog breeder or commercial dog broker.
(7) If eligible for registration with a pedigree registry, the name and registration numbers of the sire and dam and the address of the pedigree registry where the sire and dam are registered.
(8) A copy of the retail pet store's policy regarding warranties, refunds, or returns.
(9) An explanation of the remedy under section 6 of this chapter, in addition to any other remedies available by law.
(10) Disclosure that the dog has been microchipped.
As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.22.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-21-5-5 ("Required information regarding dogs") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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