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FL H1581

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Linda Chaney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1581 Summary

  • Creates a new dog breeding registration and inspection system requiring all dog breeders in Florida to obtain a certificate of registration from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and submit to annual renewals with late filing penalties up to $500.

  • Establishes standards of care rules for dog breeding facilities that must meet or exceed federal Animal Welfare Act standards and include limitations on the number of breeding female dogs and breeding frequency per dog.

  • Requires dog breeders to microchip all breeding female dogs and dogs offered for sale, with microchips registered with the department; prohibits retail establishments from selling unmicrochipped dogs.

  • Authorizes the department to inspect facilities, assess fines, suspend or revoke certificates, and confiscate dogs; provides penalties including first-degree misdemeanor for first offense and third-degree felony for subsequent offenses if a breeder continues after revocation.

  • Appropriates $5.55 million in nonrecurring general revenue funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 to support 10 FTE positions and implementation costs; effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Dog Breeding

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee3/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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