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FL H0045

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sam Killebrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pet stores in Florida would be prohibited from selling or offering for sale domestic dogs and cats, with "pet store" defined as a for-profit retail business selling animals to the public
  • Breeders who sell directly to the public only animals they personally bred and raised are exempt from the prohibition
  • Violations are classified as noncriminal infractions punishable under s. 775.083, with each individual sale or offer for sale constituting a separate offense
  • Local municipalities and counties may enact or enforce ordinances restricting animal sales that are more stringent than this state law
  • Creates new s. 828.32, Florida Statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform Subcommittee1/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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