The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6998, aims to amend the current dog licensing requirements by changing the frequency of licensing from annually to every three years. Specifically, it repeals and replaces Section 22-338 of the general statutes, mandating that dog owners or keepers must license their dogs, aged six months or older, in the town clerk's office by June 30th every three years, or when the dog reaches six months of age. The bill also stipulates the licensing fees, which remain unchanged, and introduces a penalty for failing to procure a license on time.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for submitting rabies vaccination certificates. It specifies that each dog owner, except those with a rabies vaccination exemption, must provide a rabies certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian at the time of licensing. The bill also repeals and substitutes language in Section 22-339a(b) regarding temporary licenses for unlicensed dogs acquired from a dog pound, changing the term "year" to "period" to align with the new three-year licensing requirement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 22-338