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1-Amended IN Assembly April 01, 2024 Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2425Introduced by Assembly Member EssayliFebruary 13, 2024An act to add Section 32004 to, and to add and repeal Section 32005 of, the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Sections 122045 and 122055 of, and to add Section 122111 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to animals.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2425, as amended, Essayli. Bowies Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.(1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to specified laws, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.To the extent that this bill would impose a new program or higher level of service on local public animal control agencies or shelters, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.SEC. 3. Section 32005 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For purposes of this article, purchaser means a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.SEC. 5. Section 122055 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.SEC. 6. Section 122111 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
1+Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2425Introduced by Assembly Member EssayliFebruary 13, 2024An act to add Section 32004 to, and to add and repeal Section 32005 of, the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Sections 122045 and 122055 of, and to add Section 122111 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to animals.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2425, as amended, Essayli. Adoptable animals. Bowies Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.(1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.To the extent that this bill would impose a new program or higher level of service on local public animal control agencies or shelters, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law provides that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to pursue humane outcomes for adoptable animals and to enact subsequent legislation relating to animal welfare for adoptable animals.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.SEC. 3. Section 32005 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.SEC. 5. Section 122055 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.SEC. 6. Section 122111 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to pursue humane outcomes for adoptable animals in California, including, but not limited to, dogs and cats.(b)It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation relating to animal welfare for adoptable animals.
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3- Amended IN Assembly April 01, 2024 Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2425Introduced by Assembly Member EssayliFebruary 13, 2024An act to add Section 32004 to, and to add and repeal Section 32005 of, the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Sections 122045 and 122055 of, and to add Section 122111 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to animals.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2425, as amended, Essayli. Bowies Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.(1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to specified laws, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.To the extent that this bill would impose a new program or higher level of service on local public animal control agencies or shelters, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
3+ Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2425Introduced by Assembly Member EssayliFebruary 13, 2024An act to add Section 32004 to, and to add and repeal Section 32005 of, the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Sections 122045 and 122055 of, and to add Section 122111 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to animals.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2425, as amended, Essayli. Adoptable animals. Bowies Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.(1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.To the extent that this bill would impose a new program or higher level of service on local public animal control agencies or shelters, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law provides that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to pursue humane outcomes for adoptable animals and to enact subsequent legislation relating to animal welfare for adoptable animals.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
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27-AB 2425, as amended, Essayli. Bowies Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.
26+AB 2425, as amended, Essayli. Adoptable animals. Bowies Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.
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29-(1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to specified laws, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.To the extent that this bill would impose a new program or higher level of service on local public animal control agencies or shelters, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
28+(1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.To the extent that this bill would impose a new program or higher level of service on local public animal control agencies or shelters, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law provides that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to pursue humane outcomes for adoptable animals and to enact subsequent legislation relating to animal welfare for adoptable animals.
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3130 (1) Existing law declares that it is the policy of the state that no adoptable animal should be euthanized if it can be adopted into a suitable home. Existing law also declares that it is the policy of the state that no treatable animal should be euthanized.
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33-This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to specified laws, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.
32+This bill, Bowies Law, would require an animal shelter, as defined, to provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal, except as provided. The bill would also require the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a study on certain topics, including, among other topics, the overcrowding of Californias animal shelters, and, on or before January 1, 2027, to submit a report on that study to the Legislature, as provided. The bill would repeal these study and reporting requirements on January 1, 2031.
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3736 (2) The existing Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act requires every breeder of dogs to meet certain requirements relating to housing and maintaining dogs and to disclose specified information. The act defines dog breeder and breeder to mean a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 3 or more litters or 20 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.
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3938 This bill would change that definition to a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of 2 or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months, as specified. The bill would additionally require a breeder, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, to have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder, except as provided. The bill would require the breeder, upon the sale or transfer of the dog, to register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device and would require the breeder to provide certain information to the new owner regarding the microchip. The bill would prohibit a dog from being sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
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4140 (3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
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4342 This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
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49-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.SEC. 3. Section 32005 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For purposes of this article, purchaser means a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.SEC. 5. Section 122055 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.SEC. 6. Section 122111 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
56+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.SEC. 3. Section 32005 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.SEC. 5. Section 122055 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.SEC. 6. Section 122111 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to pursue humane outcomes for adoptable animals in California, including, but not limited to, dogs and cats.(b)It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation relating to animal welfare for adoptable animals.
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5562 SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.
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5764 SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.
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5966 SECTION 1. This act shall be known, and may be cited, as Bowies Law.
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63-SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
70+SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
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6572 SEC. 2. Section 32004 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:
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69-32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
76+32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
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71-32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
78+32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
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73-32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
80+32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.(b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(c) Section 9 does not apply to this section.
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77-32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice in a conspicuous location on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal. that contains a list of all animals that are available for adoption or that are being held pursuant to Section 31108, 31752, or 31753.
84+32004. (a) Except for an animal irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury pursuant to Section 17006, newborn animals that need maternal care and have been impounded without their mothers pursuant to Section 17006, and dogs with a history of vicious or dangerous behavior documented by the agency charged with enforcing state and local animal laws pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 31108.5, an animal shelter shall provide public notice on its internet website or a third-party internet website regarding the adoption availability of any animal.
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7986 (b) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.
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8390 SEC. 3. Section 32005 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.
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8592 SEC. 3. Section 32005 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:
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8996 32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.
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9198 32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.
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93100 32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.(b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:(1) The overcrowding of Californias animal shelters.(2) The ways in which the state might address animal shelter overcrowding.(3) The feasibility of a statewide database of dogs and cats that provides public notice and information at the statewide level in a manner consistent with Section 32004, including, but not limited to, by pursuing a public-private partnership.(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall submit a report on its study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b) to the Legislature.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2031.
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97104 32005. (a) As used in this section, animal shelter means a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.
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99106 (b) The department shall conduct a study on all of the following topics:
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109116 (d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (c) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
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113-SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For purposes of this article, purchaser means a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
120+SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
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115122 SEC. 4. Section 122045 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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119-122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For purposes of this article, purchaser means a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
126+122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
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121-122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For purposes of this article, purchaser means a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
128+122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
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123-122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For purposes of this article, purchaser means a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
130+122045. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act.(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
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129-(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of two or more litters or 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.
136+(b) Every breeder of dogs shall comply with this article. As used in this article, dog breeder, or breeder means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that has sold, transferred, or given away all or part of three two or more litters or 20 10 or more dogs during the preceding 12 months that were bred and reared on the premises of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association.
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138+(c) For the purposes of this article, purchaser means any a person who purchases a dog from a breeder.
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133-(d) This article does not apply to pet dealers regulated under the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
140+(d) This article shall does not apply to pet dealers regulated under Article the Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Act (Article 2 (commencing with Section 122125), 122125)), or to publicly operated animal shelters, humane societies, or privately operated rescue organizations.
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135142 SEC. 5. Section 122055 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
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137144 SEC. 5. Section 122055 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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141148 122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
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143150 122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
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145152 122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.(2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.(3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.(b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
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149156 122055. (a) (1) A breeder shall maintain a written record on the health, status, and disposition of each dog for a period of not less than one year after disposition of the dog. The record shall also include all of the information that the breeder is required to disclose pursuant to Section 122050.
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151158 (2) A breeder shall, before a dog reaches eight weeks of age, have a microchip device implanted in the dog that identifies the breeder unless a licensed veterinarian determines the dog is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the animal has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. Upon the sale or transfer of the dog, the breeder shall register the identity of the new owner with the microchip registry company as the primary owner on the microchip device.
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153160 (3) The breeder shall provide information on the transference of ownership, including the microchip company information, the microchip number and any other relevant identifiers, and any other information necessary for a new owner to subsequently update the microchip registration as necessary.
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155162 (b) A dog shall not be sold or otherwise transferred by a breeder, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has been immunized against common diseases and has a documented health check from a licensed veterinarian.
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157164 SEC. 6. Section 122111 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.
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159166 SEC. 6. Section 122111 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
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163170 122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.
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165172 122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.
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167174 122111. This article does not prohibit a city or county from adopting or enforcing a more restrictive breed-specific ordinance pursuant to Section 122331.
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173180 SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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175182 SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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177184 SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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