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SB 1001 Dogs or cats; sell, exchange, etc., prohibited on or in any roadside, parkway, etc.

Introduced by: William M. Stanley, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Sale and procurement of certain pets. Prohibits the sale or display of a dog or cat on or in a roadside, parking lot, flea market, or similar place, with certain exceptions. The bill limits the sources of pet shop dogs to humane societies, public or private animal shelters, and those who meet certain qualifications and establishes a recordkeeping requirement for pet shops selling dogs. The bill also applies the existing misdemeanor penalty for a violation of the section to each dog sold or offered for sale.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Sale and procurement of certain pets. Prohibits the sale or display of a dog or cat on or in a roadside, parking lot, flea market, or similar place and limits the sources of pet shop dogs to humane societies, public or private animal shelters, and breeders who meet certain qualifications. The bill also establishes a recordkeeping requirement for pet shops selling dogs and applies the existing misdemeanor penalty for a violation of the section to each dog sold or offered for sale.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sale and procurement of certain pets. Prohibits the sale or display of a dog or cat on or in a roadside, parking lot, flea market, or similar place and limits the sources of pet shop dogs to humane societies, public animal shelters, and breeders who meet certain qualifications. The bill also establishes a recordkeeping requirement for pet shops selling dogs and applies the existing misdemeanor penalty for a violation of the section to each dog sold or offered for sale. Localities are empowered to adopt ordinances more stringent than the provisions of the bill.