§ 15-21-6-2 — Prohibited acts by unit

(a) A unit may not prohibit a retail pet store
from selling dogs acquired from the following:
(1) A commercial dog breeder that meets the following criteria:
(A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1.
(B) Is certified by a national science based breeder standards
program.
(C) Is audited by an independent auditing firm that complies
with the applicable standards of the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO).
(2) A commercial dog broker that meets the following criteria:
(A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1.
(B) Acquires dogs from the following sources:
(i) A commercial dog breeder that meets the requirements
established in subdivision (1).
(ii) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and
has no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.
(3) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and has
no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.
(b) A retail pet store may sell dogs from a commercial dog breeder
that is awaiting a final audit from the canine care certified program
until June 30, 2025.
(c) A commercial dog broker may acquire dogs from a commercial
dog breeder that is awaiting a final audit from the canine care certified
program until June 30, 2025.
(d) A retail pet store shall have an opportunity to take corrective
action under IC 15-21-5-6.5 before a local unit prevents a retail pet
store from selling dogs due to a violation under this section.
(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit a unit from
adopting an ordinance or regulating a retail pet store for:
(1) inspections;
(2) business licenses; or
(3) other applicable local ordinances.
(f) Any ordinance that violates subsection (a) is void and
unenforceable. An ordinance adopted before July 1, 2024, becomes
void and unenforceable on July 1, 2024.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.29.