Increase penalties for animal cruelty and improve care standards for dogs in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4130 enhances protections for domestic animals by increasing penalties for animal cruelty and improving care standards for dogs. It mandates commercial dog breeders to obtain annual permits, adhere to health and safety standards, and provide written disclosures to purchasers. The bill also outlines specific duties for humane officers, including investigating animal cruelty and reporting suspected abuse. It establishes penalties for interfering with humane officers and defines terms related to animal care and breeding.

Increase penalties for animal cruelty and improve care standards for dogs in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4130 enhances protections for domestic animals by increasing penalties for animal cruelty and improving care standards for dogs. It mandates commercial dog breeders to obtain annual permits, adhere to health and safety standards, and provide written disclosures to purchasers. The bill also outlines specific duties for humane officers, including investigating animal cruelty and reporting suspected abuse. It establishes penalties for interfering with humane officers and defines terms related to animal care and breeding.