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If passed, House Bill 131 would prohibit retail pet stores across Delaware from selling dogs and cats. Instead, these businesses could partner with local animal shelters or rescue organizations to showcase adoptable animals.

DELAWARE - A new proposal in the Delaware General Assembly aims to reshape the pet industry by banning the sale of dogs and cats in retail pet stores. House Bill 131 was introduced May 1 by Rep. K. Williams.

If passed, House Bill 131 would prohibit retail pet stores across Delaware from selling dogs and cats. Instead, these businesses could partner with local animal shelters or rescue organizations to showcase adoptable animals.

Enforcement responsibilities would fall to the Office of Animal Welfare. Retailers who violate the law could face civil fines of up to $500 per prohibited sale.

The bill has been assigned to the House Health & Human Development Committee. Co-sponsors include Rep. Neal, Sen. Walsh, Rep. Morrison, and Sens. Cruce, Hansen and Sturgeon.

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