The Law is unclear to whom this Law applies. Effectively, it is being applied to anyone who sells a puppy. Several breeders in Virginia were unaware of the Law or were not sure if it applied to them. It is important to note that the Virginia Law only applies to dogs that are registered or are capable of being registered with any animal registry organization.

Pros: does not appear to apply to hobby breeders.

Cons: short period in which to find congenital or hereditary defects.

* Applies to: pet dealer
* Contagious or Infectious Disease: 10 days
* Congenital or Hereditary Defects: 10 days
* Failure to Produced Advertised Registration Papers: yes within 120 days otherwise receive full refund or keep the dog and receive a refund of 50% of the purchase price.
* Replacement: yes
* Refund: yes
* Reimbursement of Veterinary Expenses to Treat Dog: yes, up to 50% of the purchase price of the dog (beyond certifying the dog unfit for sale, no veterinary receipts for treatment required).

Source: www.malteseonly.com