(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a domestic animal or dead domestic animal dealer or hauler who applies for or holds a dealer's or hauler's license may designate any person to act as an agent on behalf of that dealer or hauler. The designation shall be made either on the domestic animal or dead domestic animal dealer's or hauler's license application form or by a written notice to the department requesting the issuance of an agent's license. The department may require such additional information as is necessary to determine the identity, competency and eligibility of an applicant for an agent's license. A dealer or hauler shall be accountable and responsible for contracts made by any of its licensed agents.

(b) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a dealer of dogs may not designate a person to act as an agent on behalf of the dealer.