Enhanced Animal Protection: New Rules for Dealers and Exhibitors
This act introduces stricter rules for animal dealers and exhibitors to ensure better animal welfare. It means businesses dealing with animals will face more frequent inspections, and their licenses can be more easily suspended or revoked for violations. Information about violations will be publicly available, increasing transparency.
Key points
New licenses for animal dealers and exhibitors will require prior unannounced inspections to ensure compliance with care standards.
Businesses with past animal welfare violations will not be granted licenses.
Minimum veterinary care requirements are established, including regular vet visits and animal examinations.
Licenses can be temporarily suspended or permanently revoked for violations, especially those posing a risk to animal welfare.
Information on inspections, violations, and enforcement actions will be publicly published online.
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