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AL HB569
Bill
Status
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Shaw
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AI Summary
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Requires boarding facilities (places housing at least 100 dogs or cats) and grooming facilities (businesses employing at least 20 people annually) to have a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician present during business hours.
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The required veterinarian or technician must be capable of advising on and providing proper care to dogs or cats under the facility's custody, control, or care.
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Designates the Department of Agriculture and Industries as the enforcing agency with authority to levy civil penalties of not less than $500 per violation.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Pet care; veterinarian or technician required to be at certain boarding and grooming facilities; civil penalty for violations
Animals; Consumer Protection
Last Action
Pending House Commerce and Small Business
4/15/2025