Bill > HB1157

This bill requires that when a physical facility is used by multiple people, firms, corporations, or other entities to transfer a significant number of animals, at least one of those entities must be a licensed pet vendor. Specifically, the bill mandates licensing if the combined transfers exceed 30 dogs, 30 cats, 30 ferrets, or 50 birds or other household pets. This provision aims to regulate and oversee the transfer of large numbers of animals, likely to ensure animal welfare and prevent potential commercial breeding or selling operations from operating without proper oversight. The bill will take effect 45 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal financial impact of less than $10,000 annually. The Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food will be responsible for implementing and enforcing this new licensing requirement.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1616&inflect=2