BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5209: Retail pet stores

Concerning retail pet stores.

Summary

Prohibits a retail pet store from selling or offering for sale, a dog or cat, unless the dog or cat has been: (1) Obtained from an animal care and control agency or animal rescue group; and (2) Spayed or neutered, or will be spayed or neutered before the buyer takes possession of the animal.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to retail pet stores;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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