Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define terms; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs or cats unless the animal was obtained from an animal shelter or qualified breeder; prohibit retail pet shops from selling a dog or cat that is less than eight weeks old, or selling a dog or cat to anyone under the age of eighteen; prohibit local governments from passing ordinances that conflict with this Act; amend KRS 258.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except remove the definitions of "hobby breeder" and "large-scale breeding kennel"; amend the definition of "qualified breeder"; restrict a county or municipality from prohibiting a compliant retail pet shop from operating within the county or municipality; allow the county or municipality to prohibit a retail pet shop or retail pet shop owner that has received three or more civil citations or violations from the sale of dogs or cats; require the civil penalty be paid to the county or municipality in which the violation occurs; allow a local ordinance to prescribe additional civil penalties; authorize a county or municipality to enforce local rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 258.990
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 258.990