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FL S0122

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Larcenia Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires pet dealers to provide written notice to consumers about genetic disorders in dogs and cats, recommending scientific screening tests to identify genetic diseases.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Changes penalties from first-degree misdemeanor to administrative fines, with potential enforcement action under section 120.69 for second or subsequent violations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/7/2010
Agriculture12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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