SB 157

Bill Subjects

Agriculture Animals, Livestock, And Poultry Charitable Organizations And Institutions Cities Counties Dogs Local Government Local Mandate Sales

Abstract

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define terms; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs or cats unless the animal was obtained from an animal shelter or qualified breeder; prohibit retail pet shops from selling a dog or cat that is less than eight weeks old, or selling a dog or cat to anyone under the age of eighteen; prohibit local governments from passing ordinances that conflict with this Act; amend KRS 258.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.