An Act relative to puppy mills

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to require commercial dog breeders to obtain an annual license from their local city or town. Under the new rules, licensed breeders must ensure every dog wears a tagged collar while outside and provide a certificate to buyers that serves as a temporary license for two weeks. The legislation also grants animal control officials the authority to inspect breeding facilities for sanitary and humane conditions, allowing them to issue correction orders or recommend license revocation if violations are found. Additionally, the bill updates existing definitions to explicitly include commercial breeder kennels and sets a deadline for the state commissioner to establish specific care standards for dogs.