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AZ SB1223

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sean Bowie

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends civil penalty structure for pet dealers violating regulations, establishing $1,000 for first violations, $2,500 for second violations within five years, and $5,000 plus up to three-year sales injunction for third or subsequent violations within five years.

  • Requires pet stores and dealers to submit inspection records to the Arizona Department of Agriculture related to dog and cat acquisition from licensed breeders, making records available upon request.

  • Allows any person to seek injunctive relief in court against pet stores or dealers violating prohibitions on obtaining dogs or cats from certain breeders under federal Animal Welfare Act standards.

  • Permits state, city, town, or county enforcement of pet dealer regulations, while preempting local ordinances that exceed state requirements or prohibit pet sales based on animal source if obtained in compliance with state law.

  • Requires pet dealers to display breeder information including name, USDA license number, and website information on animal cages and in all marketing materials for dogs and cats offered for sale.

Legislative Description

Pet stores; pet dealers

Trade And Commerce - Title 44

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/20/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/19/2022
Commerce1/19/2022

Full Bill Text

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