S.B. 2494 Summary

• Establishes minimum care standards for persons owning 10 or more dogs over 4 months old with intact sexual organs, including regular exercise, sufficient food/water, adequate shelter, space for movement, veterinary care, and microchip implants.

• Prohibits any person from owning more than 30 dogs over 1 year old with intact sexual organs and restricts breeding to dogs between 12 months and 8 years of age, with no more than 2 litters per dog in 18 months.

• Requires detailed recordkeeping for all breeding dogs and offspring, including microchip identification, veterinary treatments, birth dates, breeding dates, and disposition information, with records retained for 3 years.

• Mandates county licensing of dog breeders with a biennial fee of $500 and allows counties to contract with local humane societies to conduct inspections and enforce minimum care standards through civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.

• Establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations of care standards and prohibitions on certain dog enclosure combinations; provides exemptions for animal control agencies, government-contracted care providers, and veterinary clinics.