Health and Safety Code section 122191

(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.

(c)

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

Source: Section 122191, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=122191.­ (accessed May 12, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 122191’s source at ca​.gov