FL S1494

Requires dog breeders to pay a registration fee and annual renewal fee, with amounts to be determined by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Caps both the certificate of registration fee and annual renewal fee at $500 each.

Mandates the department notify dog breeders of their annual renewal fee at least 60 days before the renewal date.

Allows the department to assess late filing penalties up to $500 and permits extensions of up to 90 days for good cause such as natural disasters or hardship.

Takes effect on the same date as related legislation (SB ___) if adopted in the same legislative session and becomes law.