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FL S0800

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Wright

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Origin

Senate

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 for-profit retail business selling animals to the public, but excludes individuals who sell only animals they personally bred and raised
  • Defines "sell or offer for sale" broadly to include advertising, displaying for sale, bartering, or trading
  • Violations are classified as noncriminal infractions punishable under s. 775.083, with each individual sale or offer for sale constituting a separate offense
  • Explicitly preserves the authority of municipalities and counties to enact or enforce local ordinances that are more stringent than the state-level prohibition

Legislative Description

Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

5/5/2023

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