Subdivision 1. Criminal penalty.
A violation of any United States Department of Agriculture statute or regulation covering animal breeders or groomers, pet dealers, or the transportation of dogs or cats is a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. Civil penalty.
(a) A pet dealer who:
(1) sells an animal without delivery of the disclosure required in section 325F.791, subdivision 1 ;
(2) fails to maintain the records required by section 325F.791, subdivision 2 ;
(3) fails to provide registration papers as provided in section 325F.791, subdivision 3 ;
(4) fails to make or provide payment for the examinations required by section 325F.791, subdivision 4 ;
(5) fails to post the notice required by section 325F.791, subdivision 9 ; or
(6) fails to provide the statement of consumer rights required by section 325F.791, subdivision 10 ,
is subject to a civil fine of up to $1,000 per violation.
(b) Civil fines collected under this subdivision shall be collected by the court and turned over to the prosecuting attorney.