Operation of a boarding kennel — state license. A boarding kennel shall only operate pursuant to a state license issued by the department as provided in section 162.2A . The boarding kennel shall maintain records as required by the department in order for the department to ensure the boarding kennel’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter . A boarding kennel shall not purchase a dog or cat from a commercial establishment that does not have a valid authorization issued or renewed under this chapter or a similar authorization issued or renewed by another state. 2010 Acts, ch 1030, §10, 29