Proposed Illinois Breeder Regulations
January 22nd, 2009Illinois Representative, John Fritchey, is sponsoring a state wide bill to regulate dog breeders in Illinois. According to the bill, a “breeder” is anyone who owns three intact bitches – whether or not they’re actually being bred. Some highlights from the 45 page proposal include:
1. A mandatory 20 dog limit
2. Mandatory fingerprinting for all breeders
3. Annual, unannounced home inspections, at the breeder’s expense
4. Age limits on brood stock – 18 months to 8 years – male or female
5. Maintain facilities determined by state guidelines
6. File detailed financial reports with the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
7. Surrender & euthanasia of all animals for any discrepancies not corrected immediately
The STCA Legislative committee has begun work on this issue already, so stay tuned for further updates, and please contact us and let us know that you ‘d like to help. This is another bill that will require action on everyones’ part, whether or not you live in Illinois.
