Under Lucy's Law 2020, which condition must be satisfied when buying a puppy?

• A. The puppy must be viewed with its mother
• B. The puppy must be microchipped before sale
• C. The puppy must have a veterinary health certificate
• D. The buyer must be a licensed breeder

Answer: (A)

Lucy’s Law is about preventing the sale of puppies through third parties and ensuring welfare by verifying the puppy’s origin. The strongest practical safeguard it introduces is that you must be able to view the puppy with its mother, giving you a direct window into how the litter is being raised and that you’re dealing with the breeder rather than a middleman. Seeing the dam and the environment helps confirm proper care, socialization, and age, and it aligns with the aim of removing puppy-farming practices from sales.

The other options aren’t specific requirements of Lucy’s Law. Microchipping and veterinary health certificates may be part of general animal welfare practices or other regulations, but they are not the compelled condition highlighted by Lucy’s Law for buying a puppy. Requiring the buyer to be a licensed breeder isn’t part of the law—the focus is on the seller’s direct, legitimate involvement and the puppy’s welfare, not the buyer’s licensing.