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Current Legislation
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Bill – 2020002 – CHICAGO, IL CITY COUNCIL
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Ordinance No. 2827 amends Title 4 (Businesses, Occupations & Consumer Protection), Article 1 (General License Requirements), Chapter 4-384 (Animal Care), Section 15 (Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits) of the Chicago, IL Municipal Code to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops.
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Bill – 2020010 – AURORA, IL CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
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Resolution No. 20-0781 authorizes and directs the Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee of the Aurora, IL City Council to investigate and make recommendations as to the need for the regulation of the sale of pets at retail locations within the City.
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Bill – 2021001 – OAK FOREST, IL CITY COUNCIL
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Ordinance No. 2021-01-0822O amends Title XI (Business Regulations) of Oak Forest, IL City Code by adding a new Chapter 120 (Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats by city pet shops.
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Bill – 2021002 – NORTH AURORA, IL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Ordinance 21-05-03-02 amends Title 6 (Animals) of the North Aurora, IL Code of Ordinances by adding a new 6.20 (Sourcing of Animals Sold by Pet Shop Operators) to restrict the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet shops in the village.
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