This bill mandates that any individual or entity using physical facilities to transfer 30 or more animals must be licensed as a pet vendor. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph (IV-a) to RSA 437:3, which states that no physical facility can be utilized by multiple parties if the total number of animals transferred exceeds specified limits: 30 dogs, 30 cats, 30 ferrets, or 50 birds or other live animals typically kept as household pets, unless at least one of the involved parties holds a valid pet vendor license.

The bill aims to regulate the transfer of animals to ensure that those involved in such activities are properly licensed, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership and welfare. The new legal language emphasizes the need for compliance among multiple entities sharing a facility, enhancing oversight in the pet trade. The act is set to take effect 45 days after its passage, with an effective date of July 6, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 437:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 437:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 437:3
HB1157 text: 437:3