| Last Action | 02/13/25: to Agriculture (S) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs and cats. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statement | Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 1566 |
| Sponsor | J. Howell |
| Summary of Original Version | 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. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Dogs - Retail pet shops, sale restrictions Local Government - Retail pet shops, sale, prohibition on local ordinance Sales - Dogs or cats, retail pet shops, sale restrictions Agriculture - United States Department of Agriculture, breeder list and inspection, retail pet shops, dogs or cats Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Dogs or cats, retail pet shops, sale restrictions Charitable Organizations and Institutions - Animal shelters, retail pet shops, dogs or cats, sale restrictions Cities - Retail pet shops, sale, prohibition on local ordinance Counties - Retail pet shops, sale, prohibition on local ordinance |
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| 02/13/25 |
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