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HB 1121 IN

Sale of companion animals.

IN · session 2023 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 10, 2023

Latest action (Jan 10, 2023) First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Summary

Defines "companion animal" as a dog or cat. Defines "casual breeder" as a person who maintains at least five but not more than 20 unaltered female dogs that are at least 12 months of age and is recognized by a kennel society. Defines "hobby breeder" as a person who: (1) maintains not more than four unaltered female dogs that are at least 12 months of age; (2) only sells the offspring of the unaltered female dogs raised on the breeder's premises as pets or for exhibition; and (3) is recognized by a kennel society. Prohibits the adoption or enforcement of an ordinance or regulation prohibiting the sale of a companion animal in certain circumstances.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)
  1. Jan 10, 2023 Authored by Representative Aylesworth · lower
  2. Jan 10, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development · lower
Subjects
ANIMALS (other than Livestock)CRIMES AND OFFENSES, Violations of Local Ordinances

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 9, 2023 · PDF

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