Prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, and to repeal paragraph 5 of subdivision d of section 17-373, and sections 17-1703, 17-1704, and 17-1705 of such code, relating to required information, recordkeeping, and minimum standards in pet shops.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, and to repeal paragraph 5 of subdivision d of section 17-373, and sections 17-1703, 17-1704, and 17-1705 of such code, relating to required information, recordkeeping, and minimum standards in pet shops and applications for pet shop permits

On December 15, 2024, New York State law prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in retail pet shops will take effect. This bill would conform the City’s pet shop laws to State law, amending local law to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops.