2006 New York Code - Legislative Intent.

 
    §  751.  Legislative intent. It is hereby determined and declared that
  supervision by the state of the sale of dogs or cats by pet  dealers  is
  within  the  public  interest  and  for  the purpose of safeguarding the
  public and insuring the humane treatment of such animals by guaranteeing
  the good health of such dogs or cats in the course of such transactions,
  or providing other alternatives to the consumer.