Pennsylvania Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• 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 – 2022001 – ALLENTOWN, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Bill No. 76 amends Chapter 163 (Animals) of Allentown, PA City Code by adding a new Article III (Retail Pet Shops) to prohibit 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 10/19/22 – EFFECTIVE ON 1/18/23

• 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