2014 Delaware Code
Title 6 - Commerce and Trade
CHAPTER 40. PET WARRANTIES
§ 4009. Notice


2 DE Code § 4009 (2014 through 146th Gen Ass) What's This?

(a) Every seller shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of such rights is available upon request. Such notice shall be in 100-point type and shall read as follows:

"Purchasers of dogs from this seller are entitled to specific rights under the law. Purchasers must be provided a written copy of such rights at the time of sale. Prospective purchasers may receive a copy of such rights from the seller upon request."

(b) Every seller shall, at the time of sale or upon the request of a prospective purchaser, provide a written notice of rights under this chapter. Such notice shall be signed by the purchaser and seller at the time of sale acknowledging receipt.

(c) Every seller of an animal sold with the representation that the animal is registered or registrable with a registry shall, in addition to the above notices, provide purchaser a written notice, signed by purchaser and seller at time of sale, which shall read as follows:

"A pedigree or a registration does not assure proper breeding condition, health, quality or claims to lineage."

72 Del. Laws, c. 293, § 1.;

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