(a) For the purposes of this section, “online pet retailer” means a person engaged in the business of selling dogs, cats, or rabbits, at retail, online through an internet website.

(b) An online pet retailer shall not offer, broker, make a referral for, or otherwise facilitate a loan or other financing option for the adoption or sale of a dog, cat, or rabbit.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 122191

  • Person: means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. See California Health and Safety Code 19

(c) This section does not apply to a loan or other financing option for the purchase of a service animal.

(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 548, Sec. 1. (AB 2380) Effective January 1, 2023.)