A.
A person shall not:
(1)
Sell, give away, or otherwise distribute a dog or cat less than
eight weeks of age unless accompanied by its dam, except for a dog
or cat given to a government-operated or -supported animal shelter,
a humane society, or a dog or cat accompanied by a statement, signed
by a licensed veterinarian, stating that the dam is incapacitated
for humane or medical reasons and cannot care for or accompany her
offspring.
(2)
Sell or give away an animal as an inducement to enter a contest,
game, or place of amusement.
(3)
Give away, transfer or sell an animal that is undergoing treatment
by a veterinarian for an illness or injury without obtaining a written
release from the veterinarian.
(4)
Cause, arrange, permit or authorize any of the above acts.
B.
A violation of this section is a Class A violation.
