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Council approves first reading of ordinance limiting sale of inhumanely bred animals; second reading set for Feb. 4
Summary
Council adopted on first reading an ordinance intended to prohibit sale of inhumanely bred animals within city limits and require sellers and pet‑retailers to document animal sourcing; councilmembers asked staff about enforcement and penalties and asked for communications if ordinance proceeds to second reading.
On a first reading the council adopted an ordinance intended to restrict the sale of animals that were inhumanely bred and to require documentation of animal sources for commercial animal sellers and retailers.
Councilmember Agnew introduced the ordinance and said it was modeled on ordinances in other jurisdictions and drafted…
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