The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5902, aims to regulate the breeding of animals, including birds and reptiles, within the state. It mandates that any individual or company engaged in animal breeding must be registered with the Department of Agriculture. The bill also requires the Department to establish guidelines for breeding practices, create a breeder registry, collect registration fees, and conduct annual inspections of registered breeders.

This legislation seeks to enhance oversight and ensure responsible breeding practices in the state, thereby promoting animal welfare and public safety. The introduction of these regulations marks a significant shift in the current legal framework governing animal breeding, as it introduces new requirements for registration and oversight while eliminating any existing provisions that may not align with these new standards.