N.Y. General Business Law § 751: 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.