pet-shoplaw
nounUK /ˈpɛtʃɒp lɔː/
US /ˈpɛtʃɑːp lɔː/
A pet-shoplaw is a rule that says how pet shops must treat and sell animals.
The new pet-shoplaw says shops must give puppies clean water and space to play.
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2. A local rule about which animals a shop may sell.
The town's pet-shoplaw bans selling turtles.
3. A law about how pet shops keep animals healthy.
Under the pet-shoplaw, sick animals must see a vet.
4. An informal name for rules protecting buyers of pets.
The pet-shoplaw lets you get your money back if a puppy is ill.