HI SB1522

Establishes licensure requirement for large-scale dog breeders, defined as persons who sell 25+ dog offspring annually, own 20+ intact breeding females over six months old, or own 30+ total intact dogs over six months old intended for breeding.

Requires licensees to provide dogs with adequate rest between breeding cycles (maximum two litters per 18 months), necessary veterinary care, regular exercise, sufficient food and water, adequate housing, and minimum indoor floor space (12-30 square feet depending on dog size).

Grants the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs authority to conduct unannounced inspections, issue cease-and-desist orders for violations, and subpoena witnesses and records during investigations.

Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation (or per day for operating without license) and up to $2,000 per animal for prohibited acts, with criminal misdemeanor penalties also available for unlicensed operation or failure to meet humane care standards.

Prohibits more than 50 intact dogs on a licensed premises and requires licensees to release only healthy dogs without undisclosed disease, injury, or abnormality; effective July 1, 2112.