Impending changes to animal transfer laws

Concord NH

Description

SB 368, has been amended by #2022-1780h. This bill will now move to the full House for consideration and has been placed on the consent calendar. here is the amendment http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billtext.aspx?sy=2022&txtFormat=amend&id=2022-1780H If you have any opinions on this you can contact your state representative before the consent calendar is voted on. 3 Transfer of Birds and Animals; Penalty. Amend RSA 437:10, I to read as follows: I. Any person who transfers ownership of a live dog, cat, or ferret without an official certificate of transfer or any pet vendor who transfers live animals or birds customarily used as household pets in this state without having a license to do so as required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. 4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2023