House Bill No. 6832 authorizes municipalities to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops within their jurisdiction. This is achieved by amending the general municipal powers statute, specifically by inserting new language that allows municipalities to regulate the sale of these animals, despite existing state laws regarding pet shop licensing. The bill repeals a portion of the current law and replaces it with provisions that explicitly grant this authority, ensuring that municipalities can take action against the sale of these animals in pet shops.

The bill defines a "pet shop" as a location where animals not born and raised on the premises are sold to the public, and it maintains the requirement for pet shop operators to have a license from the state Department of Agriculture. The effective date for this legislation is set for October 1, 2025. Additionally, while there may be potential costs for municipalities to enforce this new provision starting in fiscal year 2026, the overall state impact is noted as none.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-148
PD Joint Favorable: 7-148
File No. 306: 7-148