The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6520, seeks to amend section 22-338 of the general statutes regarding dog licensing. The key change introduced by this bill is the requirement that any dog aged six months or older must be licensed every three years, rather than annually, at the town clerk's office in the town where the dog is kept.
This amendment aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by municipalities in the annual issuance of dog licenses, streamlining the licensing process for both dog owners and local government offices. By reducing the frequency of licensing from once a year to once every three years, the bill intends to simplify compliance for pet owners while also decreasing the workload for town clerks.