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Committee advances concept letting towns ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops after divided debate
Summary
The committee voted to raise a concept that would allow municipalities to prohibit sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops. Opponents said it repeatedly harms small pet-shop owners; sponsors said the proposal is optional for towns and not a statewide mandate.
The Planning and Development Committee took up Concept 2, an act authorizing municipalities to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, and voted to raise the concept for public hearing after a divided debate.
Representative Anthony Dubitsky (first speaking at the committee under Speaker 9) said the committee has considered similar bills repeatedly and that…
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