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Retail sale of dogs or cats.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

IN HB 1160 · House Bill · 2022

Stage
Session ended
Started in
House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Jan 6, 2022

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 6, 2022

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  4. Law (Not started)

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