AZ SB1545

Amends civil penalties for pet dealers who violate restrictions on obtaining dogs and cats, with first violations capped at $1,000, second violations within five years at $2,500, and third or subsequent violations at $5,000.

Prohibits pet stores and dealers from obtaining dogs or cats from breeders that lack current USDA licensing, have direct violations within two years, receive two indirect no-access violations on recent inspection reports, or have three or more animal welfare-related indirect violations within two years.

Requires pet dealers to submit records to the Arizona Department of Agriculture documenting compliance with sourcing restrictions and prohibits sales of dogs or cats obtained from prohibited sources, except animals from public pounds or nonprofit humane societies.

Mandates pet dealers display breeder information including name, USDA license number if applicable, and website address on animal cages and all marketing materials.

Establishes that state and local governments may enforce the restrictions, while preempting local ordinances that impose requirements exceeding state standards or prohibit pet sales based on source when obtained in compliance with this law.