Bill > S1832

This bill amends Florida's dog breeder registration requirements by establishing new fee structures for obtaining and renewing dog breeder certificates. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to set registration and renewal fees, with a maximum limit of $500 for each type of fee. Dog breeders will be required to pay these fees when initially applying for a registration certificate and then annually upon renewal. The department must now provide written notice to dog breeders at least 60 days before their annual renewal date, including information about the renewal deadline and the applicable fee amount. The legislation aims to formalize the financial requirements for dog breeders seeking official registration, while providing some regulatory flexibility by allowing the department to determine precise fee levels within the established $500 cap. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 1830) during the same legislative session.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1832