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SC H5320
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Jones
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AI Summary
- Requires dog breeders selling for profit in South Carolina to register with the Secretary of State and renew annually
- Establishes minimum care standards for dog breeders including enclosure requirements (24-100 sq ft depending on dog size), daily sanitation, adequate food/water, exercise space, and veterinary care plans with annual exams and vaccinations
- Mandates animal rescue organizations register annually with their county and maintain veterinary care plans, detailed records, and compliance with housing standards
- Defines "nuisance barking" as continuous barking exceeding 15 minutes; requires three-complaint process with video evidence before issuing a summons, with exemptions for provoked barking and working dogs
- Requires all dogs over three months to have identification (collar with tag or registered microchip) and establishes proof of ownership requirements for reclaiming impounded pets
Legislative Description
Animal Care
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs3/4/2026
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