SPONSOR: Baker
The bill prohibits a dealer or pet shop from purchasing animals from any entity who is not licensed to sell and handle animals, or has multiple or repeat critical violations of state or federal law within the last three years. A pet shop must disclose to the purchaser of a dog the breeder's and dealer's name and address. Any pet shop that knowingly violates the requirements is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. The bill also prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing a regulation that prohibits the operation of a pet shop that is licensed in this state.
This bill is similar to SB 937 (2024).
Statutes affected: