LD1771

SHORT_SUMMAR: Transfers kennel licensing authority from municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

Changes the licensing authority for kennels from municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It mandates that kennels, boarding kennels, breeding kennels, and pet shops obtain annual licenses from the department. The bill also updates license fees, specifies that the decision to quarantine a facility is not an adjudicatory proceeding, and outlines criteria for the department to refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses. It further details application processes, inspection requirements, and penalties for operating without a license.