Bill targeting puppy mills advances in Virginia House of Delegates. Legislation to crack down on illegal puppymills narrowly cleared a Virginia House of Delegates committee.
The Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee voted 9-8 on Wednesday to endorse Delegate Bobby Orrock`s bill and
send it own to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
Virginians who maintain 20 or more female breeding dogs would have to obtain a local business license, submit to inspections by
local animal control officers and keep extensive records.
Supporters of the bill said it would help alleviate the horrible conditions that exist at many puppy mills. Last year, more than
1,100 dogs were discovered at one Carroll County puppy mill.
Opponents argued that the proposed regulations are excessive and that they duplicate federal efforts.
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