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FL S0122
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
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Requires pet dealers to provide written notice to consumers about genetic disorders in dogs and cats, recommending scientific screening tests to identify genetic diseases.
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Redefines "pet dealer" to include anyone selling 20 or more dogs or cats per year (previously "more than two litters"), expanding the scope of regulated entities.
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to enforce dog and cat sale provisions, adopt rules, and assess administrative fines up to $10,000 per violation.
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Changes penalties from first-degree misdemeanor to administrative fines, with potential enforcement action under section 120.69 for second or subsequent violations.
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Appropriates $82,669 and one full-time position to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for fiscal year 2010-2011 to implement enforcement; effective July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Sale of Dogs and Cats [EPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Judiciary
4/30/2010