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FL S1138
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits pet stores in Florida from selling or offering for sale dogs or cats, effective July 1, 2021
- Defines "pet store" as a for-profit retail business selling animals to the public, but excludes individuals who sell only animals they have personally bred and raised
- Each sale or offer for sale in violation constitutes a separate noncriminal violation, punishable under s. 775.083 of Florida Statutes
- Preserves the authority of municipalities and counties to enact or enforce local ordinances that are more stringent than the state-level prohibition
- Sponsored by Senator Brodeur; creates new section 828.32 of Florida Statutes
Legislative Description
Retail Sale of Dogs or Cats
Last Action
Died in Agriculture
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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