June 3, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pinellas-county-fl-public-hearing-pet-seller-ordinance-scheduled-june-7/
Please share this information with pet businesses, pet sellers, and breeders in
Pinellas County, Florida.
The Pinellas County (FL) Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public
hearing on Tuesday, June 7, to discuss a proposed ordinance that seeks to ban
opening new retail pet stores in the county, prevent the relocation or
expansion of existing retail pet stores, and enact new requirements for retail
pet stores.
Click here, then click on 6. Affidavit of Publication, to view the public
hearing notice, which includes the location, time, and information on how to
preregister to speak at the meeting.
Why this matters:
Pinellas County currently regulates and requires permits for hobby breeders,
kennels, and pet dealers. At this time, the proposed ordinance does not appear
to amend existing requirements for these permit holders. However, the ordinance
is subject to additional amendments prior to, at, and subsequent to the public
hearing.
Please note that the proposed ordinance states in more than one occurrence
that, “the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the County, and the
life, health, safety, and welfare of residents, and animals, to avoid the
expansion of pet sale establishments in the county.” “Pet sale establishment”
is not defined.
Accordingly, pet businesses and individuals who breed or sell dogs are urged to
review the proposed ordinance to determine how it might affect them, and to
attend the public hearing to learn about newly-proposed provisions, if any.
If you wish to discuss the proposed ordinance with your county commissioner,
click here for the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners contact
information.
For questions or additional information, contact American Kennel Club
Government Relations at doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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