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AR HB1591
Bill
Status
4/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Ray
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "local government" to mean a city of the first class, city of the second class, incorporated town, or county under Arkansas Retail Pet Store Consumer Protection Act of 1991
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Prohibits local governments from passing ordinances, resolutions, or regulations that ban retail pet stores from acquiring animals from catteries, kennels, or federally-defined dealers
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Prohibits local governments from passing ordinances, resolutions, or regulations that ban retail pet stores from selling animals acquired from catteries, kennels, or federally-defined dealers
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Renders invalid any local government ordinance, resolution, or regulation that conflicts with these preemption provisions
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Bill was approved on April 12, 2023
Legislative Description
To Clarify The Applicability Of The Arkansas Retail Pet Store Consumer Protection Act Of 1991; And To Preempt Certain Laws Concerning Retail Pet Stores.
Last Action
Notification that HB1591 is now Act 730
4/12/2023