Who needs no retail sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in New York?
Issued by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Puppy Mill Pipeline Act), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.
Grooming and supply sales need no state animal license. Since December 15, 2024, New York pet stores may not sell dogs, cats or rabbits and are no longer licensed as pet dealers; they may host shelter adoptions. Many towns require a kennel or grooming permit.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Puppy Mill Pipeline Act).
Sources and dates
Department of Agriculture and Markets pet dealers page. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Yes. Grooming and supply sales need no state animal license.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In New York it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Puppy Mill Pipeline Act).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs no retail sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in New York?
