Several New Jersey pet stores are facing fines for violating the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act (PPPA), Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Sept. 25 . The Notices of Violation and assessed civil penalties were issued to eight total pet stores around the state, totaling more than $70,000.

"Discovering that a new pet has a debilitating health issue can be devastating, both emotionally and financially," Platkin said. "New Jersey's Pet Purchase Protection Act requires stores to provide prospective buyers with the information they need to ensure the animal they bring home was bred and maintained under healthy conditions."

He continued, "Stores that violate this law will be held accountable for denying consumers the ability to make educated choices in this important decision."

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