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  • Bill – 2021001 – LACEY, WA CITY COUNCIL

    Summary:

    Ordinance No. 1579 amends Title 7 (Animals) of Lacey, WA Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 7.01 (Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

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  • Bill – 2021002 – TUMWATER, WA CITY COUNCIL

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    Ordinance No. 2021-02 amends Title 6 (Animals) of Tumwater, WA Municipal Code by adding a new Section 6.05.012 (Prohibition on Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

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  • Bill – 2021003 – RENTON, WA CITY COUNCIL (PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE)

    Summary:

    Proposed ordinance amends the Municipal Code of Renton, WA to provide additional requirements regarding the retail sale of dogs and cats by existing pet stores which were grandfathered in upon passage of HB 1424 (statewide pet sale ban).

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  • Bill – 2022001 – PIERCE COUNTY, WA COUNTY COUNCIL

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    Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-10 amends Title 5 (Business Licenses & Regulations), Chapter 5.24 (Kennel or Cattery, Grooming Parlor, Short-Term Boarding Facility or Pet Shop) of Pierce County, WA Code by adding a new Section 5.24.075 (Pet Shop Sale Limitations) to establish sourcing restrictions for the retail sale of dogs and cats by pet shops in Pierce County.

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  • Bill – 2022002 – RENTON, WA CITY COUNCIL

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    Ordinance proposal amends Title VI (Police Regulations), Chapter 5 (Animal Cruelty) of Renton, WA Municipal Code by adding a new Section 6-5-4 (Sale of Puppy Mill Dogs Prohibited) to further restrict the sale of dogs in city pet stores.

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  • Bill – 2022003 – EVERETT, WA CITY COUNCIL

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    Proposed ordinance No. 2210-43 amends Title 6 (Animals), Chapter 6.04 (Animal Control) of Everett, WA Municipal Code to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, or rabbits in city pet stores.

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