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MS SB2101

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires pet dealers, kennels, stables, and animal shelters to obtain an annual license from the Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture, with violation constituting a misdemeanor.

  • Sets license fees between $50 and $400 annually, with the commissioner authorized to establish different fee classes for wholesale and retail operations; all fees deposited in the State General Fund.

  • Imposes a 100% penalty fee for late license renewal (more than 10 days after expiration) or delayed initial application (more than 10 days after notice).

  • Authorizes the commissioner to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for violations and permits inspections of facilities and animals by the commissioner or designated agents at any time.

  • Requires licenses to be prominently displayed at each business location and amends Section 69-1-13 to include pet dealer licensing as a duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture.

Legislative Description

Kennels; require permit and impose animal health standards.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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