Signed by Governor Tina Kotek

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats.

Highlights:

• Defines Retail pet store, animal rescue entity, cat and “sell” (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits a retail pet store from selling a dog or cat (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that a retail pet store that violates this act is liable for a civil penalty that does not exceed $500 for the sale of cats and dogs (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies this act does not impede any local jurisdiction from imposing their own penalties for violations of this act (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats.

Highlights:

• Defines Retail pet store, animal rescue entity, cat and “sell” (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits a retail pet store from selling a dog or cat (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that a retail pet store that violates this act is liable for a civil penalty that does not exceed $500 for the sale of cats and dogs (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies this act does not impede any local jurisdiction from imposing their own penalties for violations of this act (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text