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HB 1160 IN

Retail sale of dogs or cats.

IN · session 2022 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2022

Latest action (Jan 6, 2022) First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development

Summary

Provides that a retail pet store may not sell or offer to sell a dog or cat unless the dog or cat was obtained from an animal rescue organization or a government entity that operates an animal shelter or impounding facility. Requires that a retail pet store maintain certain records for not less than one year after the dog or cat is sold, adopted, or given away. Provides that a retail pet store must post the name and business address of the person or organization from which the dog or cat was obtained on the dog's or cat's cage. Makes it a Class C infraction if a retail pet store violates these provisions.

Sponsor (1)

1 coauthor / cosponsor
  • Thomas Saunders · coauthor

Action history (3)

  1. Jan 6, 2022 Coauthored by Representative Saunders · lower
  2. Jan 6, 2022 Authored by Representative Campbell · lower
  3. Jan 6, 2022 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
Subjects
ANIMALS (other than Livestock)

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 5, 2022 · PDF

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