SB1545 amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine "dog dealer" and "animal shelter," and outlines grounds for license discipline.

SB1545 amends the Animal Welfare Act by clarifying that a "dog dealer" does not include individuals selling dogs at retail to the public or those selling only dogs they have produced and raised. It also specifies that veterinary hospitals or clinics operated by licensed veterinarians are not considered dog dealers. The Act further defines "animal shelter" and outlines grounds for the Department of Agriculture to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license, including material misstatements, convictions related to dishonesty or animal cruelty, and failure to comply with tax requirements.

SB1545 amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine "dog dealer" and "animal shelter," and outlines grounds for license discipline.

SB1545 amends the Animal Welfare Act by clarifying that a "dog dealer" does not include individuals selling dogs at retail to the public or those selling only dogs they have produced and raised. It also specifies that veterinary hospitals or clinics operated by licensed veterinarians are not considered dog dealers. The Act further defines "animal shelter" and outlines grounds for the Department of Agriculture to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license, including material misstatements, convictions related to dishonesty or animal cruelty, and failure to comply with tax requirements.