HI HB1621

Establishes license requirements to regulate dog breeders in order to ensure the health and safety of dogs and protect communities from purchasing unhealthy dogs.

Removes specific references to "large scale" dog breeders from the original bill language.

Sets effective date for July 1, 2112 to allow for further discussion and deliberation on implementation details.

Committee requests that subsequent committees address issues regarding limits on puppy breeding quantities and the level of enforcement authority provided by the measure.

Supported by the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of Honolulu, Humane Society of the United States, Hawaiian Humane Society, and multiple animal welfare organizations; opposed by the Hawaiian Chinese Shar-Pei Club.