Babylon, NY Animal Ordinances: Pet Store Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit type
- Special exception, Zoning Board
- Space required
- 25 sq ft per puppy
- Bond required
- $500,000
- Max penalty
- $10,000 fine + 1 yr jail
Summary
The Town of Babylon allows retail puppy stores in the E Business District only by special exception, requiring minimum floor space per puppy, certified USDA-licensed breeders and a $500,000 bond.
In an E Business District, no building or premises shall be used ... for use as a puppy store, except by special exception by the Zoning Board of Appeals subject to the following conditions...: (1) There is a minimum of 25 square feet per puppy of space where the puppies are kept on display, bedded, fed or maintained. ... (8) A $500,000.00 bond is posted and maintained during the operation of said puppy store.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Town of Babylon Code § 213-129.1 permits a puppy store, a business keeping more than six puppies for retail sale, only as a special exception granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Operators must provide at least 25 square feet of space per puppy, limit puppies on site to one per 100 square feet of retail space, certify every supplying breeder as USDA-licensed, confirm none was ever convicted of or investigated for animal cruelty, and post a $500,000 bond for the life of the operation. Animal shelters and nonprofit rescue organizations are excluded from the definition.
Violations & Fines
Violating § 213-129.1 is a misdemeanor punishable by a $5,000-$10,000 fine or up to a year in jail, plus a $1,000-per-puppy, per-day civil penalty and forfeiture of the bond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Babylon pet store sell puppies from any breeder?
Are animal shelters covered by the puppy store rules?
Sources & Official References
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