Delaware HB131 amends animal welfare laws, prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, and defining terms related to pet stores.

Delaware HB131 amends Titles 6 and 16 of the Delaware Code to update regulations on pet stores and animal welfare. The bill prohibits retail pet stores from selling, leasing, or transferring ownership of cats or dogs. It defines terms such as "retail pet store," "breeder," and "animal shelter." The Office of Animal Welfare within the Department of Health and Social Services is tasked with enforcing animal cruelty laws, while the Department of Agriculture handles enforcement for domestic agricultural animals.

Delaware HB131 amends animal welfare laws, prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, and defining terms related to pet stores.

Delaware HB131 amends Titles 6 and 16 of the Delaware Code to update regulations on pet stores and animal welfare. The bill prohibits retail pet stores from selling, leasing, or transferring ownership of cats or dogs. It defines terms such as "retail pet store," "breeder," and "animal shelter." The Office of Animal Welfare within the Department of Health and Social Services is tasked with enforcing animal cruelty laws, while the Department of Agriculture handles enforcement for domestic agricultural animals.