dog breeders; permit required; fee

SB 1456 requires commercial dog breeders in Arizona to obtain a county-issued permit before operating. It defines "commercial dog breeder" as any person maintaining female dogs primarily to sell their puppies as companion animals. Counties must establish their own application process and may set an application fee, though the bill doesn't mandate a specific fee amount. This applies directly to breeders selling puppies for companionship, not hobby breeders or those focused on other purposes. The bill does not override federal animal welfare regulations.