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 modifies Section 22-338 of the general statutes, stating that each owner or keeper of a dog aged six months or older must license their dog in the town clerk's office by June 30 every three years, or when the dog reaches six months of age. The bill also maintains the licensing fees, which are $7 for neutered or spayed dogs and $12 for unneutered or unspayed dogs, along with a $1 fee for the town clerk. Additionally, it imposes a penalty for late licensing.

Furthermore, the bill requires that dog owners submit a rabies vaccination certificate annually to the town clerk, unless they possess a rabies vaccination exemption certificate. It also clarifies that temporary licenses issued for unlicensed dogs acquired from a dog pound will now expire after thirty days, and the holder must apply for a full license within that period. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, as outlined in the bill.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 22-338