Regulates commercial establishments possessing nonagricultural animals, including dogs and cats, by setting licensing requirements, inspection.

The bill amends Code chapter 162 to regulate commercial establishments that possess or control nonagricultural animals, including dogs and cats. It mandates that such establishments must operate under a specific authorization, such as a certificate of registration, state license, or permit. The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS) is authorized to inspect these establishments, with the frequency of inspections determined by the risk level assessed for each establishment.

Regulates commercial establishments possessing nonagricultural animals, including dogs and cats, by setting licensing requirements, inspection.

The bill amends Code chapter 162 to regulate commercial establishments that possess or control nonagricultural animals, including dogs and cats. It mandates that such establishments must operate under a specific authorization, such as a certificate of registration, state license, or permit. The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS) is authorized to inspect these establishments, with the frequency of inspections determined by the risk level assessed for each establishment.