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SB 157 KY
Introduced

AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs and cats.

KY · session 2024RS · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 31, 2024

Latest action (Feb 20, 2024) floor amendment (1) filed

Summary

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.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (6)
  1. Jan 31, 2024 introduced in Senate · upper
  2. Jan 31, 2024 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
  3. Feb 5, 2024 to Agriculture (S) · upper
  4. Feb 13, 2024 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
  5. Feb 14, 2024 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
  6. Feb 20, 2024 floor amendment (1) filed · upper
Subjects
AgricultureAnimals, Livestock, and PoultryCharitable Organizations and InstitutionsCitiesCountiesDogsLocal GovernmentLocal MandateSales

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  • Introduced · PDF

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