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S1356 · Handling of Animals

2026 Session
Last action March 13, 2026
Sponsor: Garcia, Ileana

Handling of Animals; Requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop and adopt rules, best management practices, and other measures for dog breeding in this state; deleting a limit on veterinary costs under certain provisions; specifying requirements for retail stores that offer animals for sale; requiring dog breeders to apply to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for a certificate of registration and to renew the certificate at specified intervals, etc.

Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1004 (Ch. 2026-76 ) Effective July 1, 2026 View original ↗