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 adding a new provision that allows municipalities to regulate the sale of these animals, despite existing state laws regarding pet shop licensing. The bill defines a "pet shop" as a place where animals not born and raised on the premises are kept for sale to the public, and it maintains the requirement for pet shop operators to have a license from the state Department of Agriculture.

The bill repeals subparagraph (D) of subdivision (7) of subsection (c) of section 7-148 and substitutes it with new language that includes the prohibition of sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. The effective date for this change is set for October 1, 2025. Additionally, while there is no direct state fiscal impact, municipalities may incur costs related to the enforcement of this new provision starting in fiscal year 2026.

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