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FL H0849
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sam Killebrew
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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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