Markham By-law 2018-90, s. 2.1.1(a) — Licensing and Regulation of Stationary Businesses By-law

Every Person licensed or required to be licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:

• Carry on business in accordance with the provisions of the City's Animal Protection and Services By-law, as amended;
• (b) Maintain their business premises in a sanitary, well-ventilated, clean condition and free from offensive odors;
• (c) 2.3 Hire or otherwise employ individuals adequately trained in the care and handling of animals to care, feed and clean the animals;
• (d) Locate and keep all cages or other enclosures containing animals so that there is no undue physical contact with the public;
• (e) Provide fresh drinking water daily to all animals;
• (f) Provide fresh and proper food daily to all animals;
• (g) Provide all enclosed dogs and cats reasonable exercise;
• (h) Not keep or sell any sick, injured, or diseased animals;
• (i) Not display any animal in an exterior display window;
• (j) Give to the purchaser on any sale or disposition of an animal, a receipt showing the name and address of the vendor and the purchaser, the date of sale, the sale price, the breed or crossbreed, sex, age and description;
• (k) Keep a record of the purchase of every animal and as it comes into the Pet Store including the:
• (i) date of purchase;
• (ii) name, address and phone number of the Person from whom the animal was purchased or otherwise obtained
• (l) Provide to every purchaser of a cat or dog a health assessment from a licensed veterinarian for all cats and dogs kept in the shop that receive veterinary care;
• (m) Obtain animals from one of the following sources only: municipal animal shelters; registered humane societies; registered shelters; or rescue groups;