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FL H0849

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sam Killebrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pet stores in Florida from selling or offering for sale domestic dogs and cats, effective July 1, 2023
  • Defines "pet store" as a retail business selling animals to the public for profit, but excludes individuals who sell only animals they personally bred and raised
  • Classifies violations as noncriminal infractions punishable under s. 775.083, F.S., with each individual sale or offer for sale constituting a separate offense
  • Preserves the authority of municipalities and counties to enact or enforce local ordinances restricting animal sales that are more stringent than the state law
  • Creates new section 828.32 of the Florida Statutes governing the retail sale of domestic dogs and cats

Legislative Description

Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/21/2023

Full Bill Text

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