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FL H0253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sam Killebrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 828.32 of Florida Statutes prohibiting pet stores from selling or offering for sale domestic dogs and cats
  • Defines "pet store" as a for-profit business selling animals at retail, excluding persons who only sell animals they bred and raised
  • Violations constitute noncriminal offenses punishable under section 775.083, with each sale or offer for sale counted as a separate offense
  • Permits municipalities and counties to enact ordinances with more stringent restrictions on animal sales
  • Takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform Subcommittee10/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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