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Senate concurs with House amendments to S.301, adds carve‑outs on pet sales and bans some big‑game parts sales
Summary
The Senate concurred with House amendments to S.301, which clarifies farm operation eligibility for mobile units, prohibits most pet‑shop sales of dogs and cats after July 1, 2024 (with narrow exceptions), and adds a proposed amendment restricting sale of black bear paws and organs except as authorized (for example, taxidermy) or during open season; the concurrence passed by voice vote.
The Senate reviewed S.301, a wide-ranging agriculture bill, and concurred with several House amendments and a further proposal offered on the floor.
Senator from Rutland outlined two House amendments: clarified definitions of farm operation to include specialty service providers operating or proposing to operate mobile units, and a new prohibition on pet shops selling dogs and cats beginning…
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