Pennsylvania Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2024001 – ALLENTOWN, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Bill No. 76 amends Chapter 163 (Animals), Article III (Retail Pet Shops) of Allentown, PA City Code to include guinea pigs in the current prohibition on the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  ALLENTOWN, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 3/20/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 3/30/24

• Bill – 2024002 – DOYLESTOWN, PA BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2024-02 amends Chapter 2 (Animals) of Doylestown, PA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Part 2 (Sale of Dogs or Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats in borough pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  DOYLESTOWN, PA BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED ON 3/18/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 3/23/24

• Bill – 2023001 – EASTON, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Amends the Code of Easton, PA by creating a new Chapter 189 (Animals), Article II (Retail Pet Shops) to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits or guinea pigs in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  EASTON, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 5/10/23 – EFFECTIVE ON 6/9/23

• Bill – 2023002 – FORKS TOWNSHIP, PA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 394 amends Chapter 54 (Animals) of the Township of Forks, PA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 54-6 (Prohibition on the Sale of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs by Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs in township pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  FORKS TOWNSHIP, PA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON 8/3/23 – EFFECTIVE ON 8/8/23

• Bill – 2023003 – BETHLEHEM, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance amends Article 1159 (Animals) of the Bethlehem, PA Code of Ordinances by adding new Sections 1159.19 (Prohibition on the Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits by Pet Shops) and 1159.20 (Prohibition on Shelters and Rescues Purchasing Dogs, Cats and Rabbits) to: (1) Prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by city pet shops; and (2) Prohibit shelters and rescues from purchasing dogs, cats, and rabbits from breeders or brokers.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  BETHLEHEM, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL’S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON 12/19/23 – PASSED 1ST READING BY CITY COUNCIL ON 12/19/23 – ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY CITY COUNCIL ON 1/2/24