The bill establishes protections for the use of working animals by prohibiting counties, cities, and towns from enacting ordinances or policies that terminate, ban, or unduly restrict their use in lawful commerce or animal enterprises. Specifically, it creates new sections in Wyoming law, W.S. 15-1-133 and 18-2-117, which outline these protections for municipalities and counties, respectively. The bill clarifies that these provisions do not supersede existing municipal or county zoning ordinances or policies related to public health and safety. Additionally, it specifies that the term "working animal" refers to nonhuman animals used for specific duties in various sectors, excluding those primarily used for food or fiber production.
The bill also emphasizes that it does not amend any other Wyoming laws concerning animal care, public health, or public safety. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2023.