SB257 amends Delaware Code to regulate animal shelters, including licensing, holding periods, and adoption practices.

SB257 amends Delaware Code to regulate animal shelters, requiring a license to operate and defining "animal shelter" as a facility providing shelter to stray, abandoned, abused, or owner-surrendered animals. The bill mandates a minimum 3-business-day holding period for animals unless reclaimed by their owners. It allows shelters to transfer animals to other shelters or rescue organizations for adoption if not reclaimed. The bill also outlines conditions under which the Department may refuse to issue or renew a license, suspend, or revoke a license, and impose civil penalties.

SB257 amends Delaware Code to regulate animal shelters, including licensing, holding periods, and adoption practices.

SB257 amends Delaware Code to regulate animal shelters, requiring a license to operate and defining "animal shelter" as a facility providing shelter to stray, abandoned, abused, or owner-surrendered animals. The bill mandates a minimum 3-business-day holding period for animals unless reclaimed by their owners. It allows shelters to transfer animals to other shelters or rescue organizations for adoption if not reclaimed. The bill also outlines conditions under which the Department may refuse to issue or renew a license, suspend, or revoke a license, and impose civil penalties.