2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    § 752. Definitions. As used in this article:
    1. "Animal" means a dog or a cat.
    2.  "Consumer"  means  any  individual purchasing an animal from a pet
  dealer. A pet dealer shall not be considered a consumer.
    3. "Pet dealer" means any person, firm,  partnership,  corporation  or
  other  association  which  in the ordinary course of business engages in
  the sale of more than nine animals per year for profit  to  the  public.
  Such  definition  shall  include  breeders  of  animals who sell animals
  directly to a consumer but it shall not include duly incorporated humane
  societies dedicated to the care of  unwanted  animals  which  make  such
  animals available for adoption whether or not a fee for such adoption is
  charged.
    4.  "Commissioner"  shall  mean  the  commissioner  of agriculture and
  markets.
    5.  "Person"   means   any   individual,   corporation,   partnership,
  association, municipality, or other legal entity.
    6. "Nonelective surgical procedure" means a surgical procedure that is
  necessary  to preserve or restore the health of an animal, to prevent an
  animal from experiencing pain or discomfort, or to correct  a  condition
  that  would  interfere  with  an animal's ability to walk, run, jump, or
  otherwise function in a normal manner.
    7.  "Clinically  ill"  means  an  illness  that  is  apparent   to   a
  veterinarian  based on observation, examination, or testing of an animal
  or upon review of the medical records relating to the animal.