Operation of a dealer — state license or permit.

A dealer shall only operate pursuant to a state license, or a permit, issued or renewed by the department as provided in section 162.2A . A dealer who is a state licensee shall maintain records as required by the department in order for the department to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter . A dealer who is a permittee may but is not required to maintain records. A dealer 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. [C75, 77, 79, 81, §162.7 ] 88 Acts, ch 1186, §9 ; 88 Acts, ch 1272, §15 ; 89 Acts, ch 15, §2 ; 89 Acts, ch 296, §17 ; 2010 Acts, ch 1030, §12, 29 Referred to in §162.11