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AR SB528

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from offering, arranging, brokering, negotiating, placing, finding, or servicing a loan or financing agreement for the sale of a dog or cat in Arkansas.

  • Defines key terms including "person" (individual or legal entity), "local government" (county, first or second class city, or incorporated town), and "ordinance" (local legislative enactment regulating home-based businesses).

  • Preserves the authority of local government legislative bodies to enact and enforce ordinances that regulate the sale of dogs and cats.

  • Classifies violations of the financing prohibition as a Class A misdemeanor.

Legislative Description

To Prohibit A Loan Or Financing Agreement For The Sale Of A Dog Or Cat; To Clarify The Regulation Of The Sale Of A Dog Or Cat; And To Provide Penalties For Providing A Loan Or Financing Agreement For The Sale Of A Dog Or Cat.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs3/29/2023

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