SB 786

Abstract

Animal shelters; housing conditions. Requires certain housing, space, and care conditions for an animal that is confined by the operator or custodian of a public or private animal shelter or releasing agency during an applicable stray hold period. The bill requires different conditions after such stray hold period ends, including requirements related to materials and construction of facilities, indoor and outdoor enclosures, and separation of certain animals. The bill also requires any regulation by the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services that applies to an animal not subject to a stray hold period to not be so restrictive as to fail to allow for adequate care, exercise, and space, including meaningful indoor and outdoor recreation for the animal.

Animal shelters; housing conditions. Requirescertain housing, space, and care conditions for an animal that isconfined by the operator or custodian of a public or private animalshelter or releasing agency during an applicable stray hold period.The bill requires different conditions after such stray hold periodends, including requirements related to materials and constructionof facilities, indoor and outdoor enclosures, and separation of certainanimals. The bill also requires any regulation by the Board of Agricultureand Consumer Services that applies to an animal not subject to a strayhold period to not be so restrictive as to fail to allow for adequatecare, exercise, and space, including meaningful indoor and outdoorenrichment for the animal.