2.1(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Requirements and application.
* This customer is operating as a dealer without a valid USDA license. According to listings advertising puppies for sale (dates: 2/21/22, 4/12/22, 3/2/22, 5/3/22, 5/23/22) as well as a conversation with the customer herself, puppies have been sold or offered for sale using hired transport for shipment. The sale of puppies sight unseen through a transporter require a USDA license. The customer has indicated that she will be pursuing a USDA license and will be applying via the on-line application. No regulated activity may be conducted from this time forward until a USDA license covering the activities is obtained. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representative. End Section