unlawfulpetcommerce
nounUK /ʌnˈlɔːfəl pɛt ˈkɒmɜːs/
US /ʌnˈlɔːfəl pɛt ˈkɑːmɜːrs/
Selling pets in a way that breaks the law.
The police stopped the unlawfulpetcommerce ring that was selling puppies without permits.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Buying or selling animals without the required legal papers.
The market was shut down for unlawfulpetcommerce after inspectors found no health certificates.
3. Trading protected or exotic animals against the rules.
Customs officers charged the dealer with unlawfulpetcommerce for importing rare parrots.
4. Running an unlicensed business that sells companion animals.
She faced fines for unlawfulpetcommerce because her home-based puppy sales had no license.