FL S1466

Pet dealers may only sell or offer for sale dogs procured from humane societies, animal shelters, or persons/entities with no adjudications or serious citations under the federal Animal Welfare Act of 1966.

Pet dealers cannot source dogs from persons or entities that have received 5 or more direct violations, 5 or more indirect violations related to dog welfare, or 2 consecutive citations for denying facility inspection access within specified timeframes.

Commercial dog breeders maintaining 30 or more adult female dogs per year must be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture before selling dogs to pet dealers.

Pet dealers must retain records verifying compliance with these requirements for at least 2 years after each dog sale.

Violations constitute a first-degree misdemeanor punishable under Florida law for each dog sold or offered for sale; effective October 1, 2017.