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  • Bill – 2024002 – LEON COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

    Summary:

    Proposed ordinance amends Chapter 4 (Animals), Article II (Animal Control), Division 1 (Generally), Section 4-47 (Dogs and Cats Offered for Sale; Health Requirements) of the Code of Laws of Leon County, FL to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by retail pet stores in the unincorporated areas of the county.

    Status:

    Bill Location:

    LEON COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

    Bill Action:

    ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY W/AMEND ON 1/28/25

  • Bill – 2025001 – PINELLAS COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

    Summary:

    Proposal to present formal recommendations addressing “increased consumer protection and animal welfare standards at Pinellas County’s six retail pet stores”.

    Status:

    Bill Location:

    PINELLAS COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

    Bill Action:

    PROPOSAL ON WORK SESSION AGENDA FOR 2/20/25

  • Bill – 2024-001 – DORAL, FL CITY COUNCIL

    Summary:

    Ordinance No. 2024-02 (“City of Doral Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Ordinance”) amends Chapter 3 (Animals) of the Doral, FL Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article IV (Requirements for Sales of Dogs and Cats) to provide minimum standards governing the sale of dogs and cats by city breeders, pet dealers, and pet shops.

    Status:

    Bill Location:

    DORAL, FL CITY COUNCIL

    Bill Action:

    ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ON 2ND READING BY CITY COUNCIL ON 2/15/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 2/24/24

  • Bill – 2024001 – COLLIER COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

    Summary:

    The “Collier County Animal Abuser Registry Ordinance” amends Chapter 14 (Animals) of the Collier County, FL Code of Ordinances to establish a county animal abuser registry.

    Status:

    Bill Location:

    COLLIER COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

    Bill Action:

    ADOPTED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON 5/28/24 – EFFECTIVE UPON FILING WITH FLORIDA SECRETARY OF STATE

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