This bill introduces new definitions related to animal transfers, specifically focusing on the terms "residential breeder" and "imported animal." A "residential breeder" is defined as an individual who breeds dogs or cats within their primary residence, not in a separate facility, and is limited to transferring no more than 50 animals per year. Additionally, residential breeders are prohibited from importing animals for transfer. The bill also defines "imported animal" as the offspring of any animal that was imported into the state while pregnant, clarifying that such offspring are considered to have met importation requirements if the pregnant female complied with those requirements.

The bill amends RSA 437:1 by inserting these new definitions as paragraphs VI and VII, while no existing legal language is deleted. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 437:1
SB535 text: 437:1