N.Y. Public Health Law § 505-a: Purchase of certain animals for scientific tests

§ 505-a. Purchase of certain animals for scientific tests. It shall be

unlawful for any laboratory or institution approved under this article,

to purchase any dog or cat for experimental purposes unless the seller

thereof shall provide proof of ownership of the animal of a sufficiency

prescribed by the commissioner. Every such laboratory or institution

shall keep a record of each such purchase with the name and address of

the seller and a copy of the proof of ownership given at the time of the

transaction.