Bill > S275

This bill modifies the definition of a "boarding kennel" in North Carolina law to limit regulatory requirements to facilities that board six or more dogs, cats, or a combination of both, effectively deregulating smaller boarding facilities. Currently, the law defined a boarding kennel as a facility that offers boarding services for dogs and/or cats for a fee, without specifying a minimum number of animals. The new definition narrows the scope by explicitly stating that only facilities boarding six or more animals will be considered boarding kennels subject to regulation. The Board of Agriculture is required to update its rules to align with this change and is permitted to adopt temporary rules to implement the new definition. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to adjust their regulations. This change could reduce administrative burdens for small pet boarding businesses that care for fewer than six animals at a time.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S275