INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is signing a bill into law that invalidates over a dozen ordinances passed by local municipalities.
House Enrolled Act 1412 requires pet stores, breeding facilities and animal rescue shelters to register with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. But, it reverses local ordinances passed by 21 governments in the state that would have stopped pet stores from selling puppies from breeding operations. The new regulation signed by Holcomb aims to provide strict standards for breeders and pet stores. Many though, including animal rights groups and organizations oppose the bill.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – A bill being considered by state lawmakers could overturn bans on selling animals at pet stores. Indianapolis, West Lafayette and Carmel are among the cities in the Hoosier state with an ordinance in place that bans the sale of puppies.
House Bill 1412 would get rid of those bans, allowing pet stores to sell puppies if they got them from a commercial breeder that is canine care certified. The proposed measure passed out of committee on a 9 to 4 vote, advancing now to a second House reading.
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