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 place where animals not born and raised on the premises are kept for sale to the public. It is important to note that the bill does not allow municipalities to adopt breed-specific dog ordinances and maintains existing regulations on the operation of pet shops, which require a license from the state Department of Agriculture. The effective date for this legislation is set for October 1, 2025, and it may result in potential costs for municipalities starting in fiscal year 2026, as they may need additional resources to enforce the new provisions.

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