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CT SB00999
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Increases adoption fee from municipal shelters from $5 to $15 for dogs, cats, and other domestic animals, effective July 1, 2019.
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Requires cats and other domestic animals adopted from municipal shelters to be licensed with the town clerk, matching existing dog licensing requirements.
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Increases annual licensing fees: $10 for neutered/spayed animals (up from $7) and $15 for unneutered/unspayed animals (up from $12), plus $2 town clerk fee (up from $1).
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Raises surcharge on licenses for unneutered or unspayed animals from $6 to $8, with funds deposited into the animal population control account.
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Allows municipalities to charge adopters up to $150 for spaying, neutering, and vaccinating costs incurred by the shelter.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Fee For Adopting A Dog, Cat Or Other Domestic Animal From A Municipal Pound And Requiring The Licensing Of Such Cats And Other Domestic Animals.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/11
3/6/2019