Dog Breeding

Dog Breeding; Provides presumption that breeding female dog is being used for breeding purposes unless certain conditions are met; requires dog breeders to apply for & obtain certification of registration from DACS; requires DACS to issue certificates of inspection for certain dog breeding facilities; provides registration & inspection requirements; authorizes DACS to take certain enforcement actions against dog breeder or dog breeding facility & assess fines; requires DACS to create publicly available database on website & create whistleblower program for reporting violations; requires dog breeders to microchip certain dogs; provides civil & criminal penalties; provides appropriation. APPROPRIATION: $5,550,000