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Committee backs bill to restrict certain pet sales, set fines for violations
2578346 · March 12, 2025
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Summary
Lawmakers approved a measure to limit commercial pet sales in specified locations, outline permissible transfer locations, and set escalating fines for repeat violations.
Representative Kemp presented a bill intended as a consumer- and animal-protection measure to curb unlawful or deceptive sales of animals. Kemp said the bill applies when there is consideration (payment) for an animal and does not cover giveaways. "If someone's giving away an animal, this does not apply, but when consideration ... that's…
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