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Supervisors direct review of pet‑store rules after public push; animal advisory committee urged to join drafting
Summary
After public comment and a directive from Supervisor Cassandra Bodie, the board asked the county executive to review the annual advisory committee policy on pet‑store sales and propose recommendations; residents urged including the Animal Advisory Committee in drafting rules to curb puppy‑mill sales.
The Board of County Supervisors on April 1 received a directive from Supervisor Cassandra Bodie asking county staff to analyze current policies and propose recommendations on pet‑store sales following sustained public comment and a petition urging stronger local limits on commercial sales of puppies, kittens and rabbits.
Supervisor Bodie’s directive instructs the county executive to review the county’s “annual advisory committee’s policy resolution 24‑0820 regarding pet‑store regulations,” analyze applicable legal provisions (licensing, zoning, animal‑welfare standards), and return with recommended…
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