S.B. 414 Summary

• Defines a "dog breeder" as any person owning more than 10 dogs over 12 months old with intact sexual organs who sells, barters, or transfers more than 3 litters or more than 25 dogs per calendar year.

• Establishes minimum care standards requiring dog breeders to provide regular exercise, sufficient food and clean water, adequate shelter, sufficient space for movement, veterinary care, and microchip implants for each dog.

• Prohibits any person from owning or possessing more than 30 dogs over one year of age with intact sexual organs at any time.

• Requires dog breeders to maintain detailed written records for at least 3 years including veterinary treatment, breeding dates, litter information, and dog disposition.

• Authorizes each county to license dog breeders with a biennial fee of $500 (unless modified by county ordinance), conduct inspections, and enforce compliance with civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation; violations of care standards are also misdemeanors.