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WV HB3132
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dana Ferrell
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AI Summary
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Increases annual permit fees for commercial dog breeders: Class I permits rise from $250 to $350, Class II permits rise from $500 to $750, with violation fines increasing from $1,000 to $1,500
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Requires commercial dog breeders to provide purchasers with written disclosure documents including the dog's health history, vaccination records, breeder identification, and any known diseases or congenital conditions
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Establishes enhanced housing and care standards for breeding facilities, including daily sanitization of food and water receptacles, protection from adverse weather, and requirements for adequate enclosure space and solid flooring
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Creates new consumer protections defining when a dog is "unfit for sale" - within 15 days for illness or within one year for congenital/hereditary conditions discovered after purchase
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Provides purchaser remedies for unfit dogs including full refund, replacement dog of equivalent value, or reimbursement of veterinary fees up to 150% of the purchase price, with provisions for civil action if disputes cannot be resolved
Legislative Description
To change the requirements of dog breeding operations
Counties
Last Action
To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
3/7/2025