Section 122191.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 122191.
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(a) For the purposes of this section, “online pet retailer” means a person engaged in the business of selling dogs, cats, or rabbits, at retail, online through an internet website. (b) An online pet retailer shall not offer, broker, make a referral for, or otherwise facilitate a loan or other financing option for the adoption or sale of a dog, cat, or rabbit. (c) This section does not apply to a loan or other financing option for the purchase of a service animal.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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