petshoplaw
nounUK /ˈpɛtʃɒplɔː/
US /ˈpɛtʃɑːplɔː/
A petshoplaw is a rule that says how pet shops must treat and sell animals.
The new petshoplaw says every puppy must have a warm bed and clean water.
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2. A law that protects animals sold in stores.
The petshoplaw stopped the shop from selling sick fish.
3. A rule about how to run a pet shop.
Under the petshoplaw, the store must be checked every year.
4. A set of official rules for buying and selling pets.
The petshoplaw makes it illegal to sell very young kittens.