Interdire la vente d'animaux de compagnie sur les sites et plateformes non spécialisés

This French private member's bill, tabled in the National Assembly, would prohibit the sale of companion animals on websites and platforms that are not specialised in animal sales. It responds to concerns about online marketplaces being used to sell animals without adequate checks on health, origin or the seller's identity, which can encourage impulse purchases and unregulated breeding. This summary is based on the title and metadata only, not the full text of the bill. Animal sellers, breeders and online marketplaces operating in France would be most directly affected, as would prospective buyers who currently purchase pets online. Specialised animal sales channels would likely remain permitted. The exact scope and penalties depend on the bill's full text.