2011 Senate Bill 574

Regulate “unfit for sale” dog and cat sales

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 24, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To define as “unfit for sale” dogs or cats sold by pet shops and related businesses if an animal is found within 30 days to have had a contagious or infectious disease that existed at the time of purchase, or becomes ill or dies from a hereditary or congenital defect within 90 days. The seller would have to a provide a refund, exchange the animal for another, pay for veterinary fees paid by the owner, or some combination of these..

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 27, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.