2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    § 400. 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.  "Person"   means   any   individual,   corporation,   partnership,
  association, municipality, or other legal entity.
    4.  "Pet  Dealer" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or
  other association which engages in the sale of more  than  nine  animals
  per  year  for  profit  to  the  public.  Such  definition shall include
  breeders who sell animals; provided that a breeder who sells directly to
  the consumer fewer than twenty-five animals per year that are  born  and
  raised  on  the  breeders residential premises shall not be considered a
  pet dealer as a result of the sale  of  such  animals.  Such  definition
  shall  further  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.