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Pasco County plans anti-breeder ordinance
The Pasco County Commission will vote on December 6 to prohibit many purebred dog breedings unless the breeders pass arbitrary home inspections and are issued permits. The county board voted 4-1 (Com'r Jack Mariano dissenting) on November 1's initial vote.
The bill, CS12-008, defines "breeder" as anyone who breeds more than two litters or 20 puppies per year. Anyone planning to breed three or more litters must apply for a permit each year, which may be approved or rejected at the whim of the county after an inspection of the breeder's premises.
The inspection includes the usual H$U$-inspired list, including vague and subjective dog cage specifications, ventilation, lighting, food storage, and sanitation. See the inspection list at Section 14-106 on page 16 of the ordinance.
The bill also includes an anti-tethering provision, Section 14-100 on page 13.
Call, write, and email the Pasco County commissioners and also plan to attend the final public hearing of this bill on December 6 at 1:30 P.M. at the West Pasco Government Center Board Room, First Floor, 8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, Florida.