HB 06611 - Online Dog Licenses Summary

• Allows dog owners to license their dogs electronically through the Department of Agriculture as an alternative to licensing through town clerks, effective June 1, 2024.

• Increases annual dog license fee from $7 to $15 per dog, with town clerk fees remaining at $1 and applies uniform pricing regardless of neutering/spaying status.

• Deposits 25% of each license fee collected into the animal population control account, replacing the previous $2 flat deposit system.

• Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to issue licenses, tags, and handle electronic renewals, with commissioners remitting 25% of electronically-paid fees to town clerks within 30 days.

• Creates an electronic dog licensing form for the Department of Agriculture and requires distribution of information about online licensing to veterinarians and pet facilities.