pet-sale regulation
nounUK /ˈpɛt seɪl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /ˈpɛt seɪl ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
A pet-sale regulation is a rule that says how and where people can sell animals as pets.
The new pet-sale regulation stops shops from selling puppies from puppy mills.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A local law that limits the sale of certain animals, such as exotic pets.
The city passed a pet-sale regulation banning the sale of turtles.
3. A rule requiring sellers to show health records when selling a pet.
Under the pet-sale regulation, every kitten must have a health certificate.
4. A policy that controls where pets can be sold, like banning sales on streets.
The pet-sale regulation forbids selling animals at roadside markets.