This Act fosters the humane treatment of animals and prevents animal cruelty by prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. It further authorizes retail pet stores to collaborate with animal shelters and animal rescue organizations to offer space to showcase dogs or cats for adoption. The Office of Animal Welfare will be responsible for enforcing this Act. Retailers will receive a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each prohibited sale.
This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law.

Statutes affected:
Original Text: 16.3031, 16.3033, 16.3034, 16.3041, 16.3042, 16.3043