SC S0720

Requires professional dog breeders in South Carolina to obtain a two-year license from the Department of Agriculture, with applicants subject to criminal background checks and on-site inspections by local law enforcement

Defines "professional dog breeder" as anyone possessing 10 or more intact female adult dogs for breeding purposes, or selling more than 15 puppies or 2 litters annually

Establishes care standards including limits on crate confinement to 8 consecutive hours, daily exercise requirements, annual veterinary examinations, and restrictions limiting female dogs to no more than 2 litters per 18-month period

Mandates consumer protections requiring written disclosure of the dog's health history, vaccination records, breeder license number, and any known illnesses at the time of sale

Imposes penalties for violations including misdemeanor charges with fines up to $3,000 and imprisonment up to 6 months for repeat offenses, plus civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation and authority to seize dogs kept in violation of the act