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FL H1237
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Avila
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Florida Pet Protection Act" requiring pet stores to obtain annual licenses from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to sell dogs or cats
- Restricts pet stores to acquiring animals only from USDA-licensed "qualified breeders" with clean inspection records, hobby breeders selling 4 or fewer animals annually, animal shelters, or animal rescues
- Mandates pet stores provide buyers with breeder information, USDA inspection reports, health certificates from accredited veterinarians, microchip numbers, and photos of the animal's parents
- Requires pet stores to maintain enclosure temperatures between 67-78 degrees, have a veterinarian visit 3 times weekly, provide puppies with 30 minutes of exercise/socialization twice daily, and use solid or coated flooring
- Establishes administrative fines of $250-$1,000 per violation, authorizes license denial for animal cruelty or domestic violence convictions, and preempts local pet store regulations
Legislative Description
Pet Stores
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee1/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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