Backyard breeders should be held responsible, but identifying and holding every backyard breeder, operating underground accountable has always been considered an impossible task.
We no longer have to investigate each one!
Breeders can’t survive without advertising, so controlling the ACCEPTANCE of ads with those who fail to adhere to rigorous standards is the solution.
The key is that severe penalties are primarily designed for any website or publication that fails to screen out non-compliant advertisers.