California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §122135: All dogs or cats received by a retail dealer shall, prior to being placed with other dogs or cats, be examined for sickness.
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All dogs or cats received by a retail dealer shall, prior to being placed with other dogs or cats, be examined for sickness. Any dog or cat found to be afflicted with a contagious disease shall be kept caged separately from healthy animals.
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