California Bans Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits Unless From Rescue
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Updated Oct 9
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What happened
In December 2018, Deborah Howard provided testimony in Sacramento regarding new state regulations. This followed the passage of AB 485, which prohibits pet stores in California from selling live dogs, cats, or rabbits unless the animals originate from a public animal control agency or a rescue group. Retailers are required to keep records documenting where each animal was obtained.
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Why it matters
The state law imposes strict sourcing rules on pet retailers across California, aiming to prevent animals from mass-breeding facilities. The regulation requires retailers to document the origin of animals and allows fines up to $500 for violations.
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Who's involved
- Deborah HowardCompanion Animal Protection Society President who testified on the need for the law.
- SacramentoLocation where the state's legislative and regulatory actions are conducted.
- Gavin NewsomGovernor of California, whose state is subject to the new regulations.
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The entities involved
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Sacramento
capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County