"OK - Reading the summary of what the law ~does~, it sounds like it first provides some enforcement of health guarantee by providing for reimbursement for expenses and refunds if purchased animals are or become sick... And the second part sounds like it's establishing licensing and care standards for dealers... including backyard breeders."
I'm all for any bill that protects the helpless animals. I wish that someone would pass a bill to punish the people we read about who commit such obscene neglect and abuse to the poor little soul they have custody of - and who depend on them for love - care and their very life. Right now - it's a slap on the wrist and a small fine - for which the thinking is - After all - IT'S ONLY A DOG OR A CAT!!
Is there any place to read this bill to understand it better and have a discussion about it?
Some areas go after neglect and abuse more vigorously than others. This at least carries some teeth to go after abusive puppy mills by establishing fines and the ability to pull licenses.
Sorry... I'm on the other corner of the country and don't know more about the FLA bill than has been posted here.
Animal abuse is already against the law. It's not being effectively enforced. Why will another law change things?
In fact, I suspect the upshoot of this is that fewer hobby breeders will equal more puppy mills (and btw, most pet shops get their puppies out of state).
susie
Florida Petlaws' website appears to be down, but here is the bill in its entirity, and some more info:
http://www.fakc.org/
When you get there, click on Legislation (lefthand sidebar) and then on State (near the top) and then scroll down.
Hope that helps.
susie