Revision: Jan. 17, 2020, 3:17 p.m.
HB 371 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
8Jan2020... 2744h
2019 SESSION
19-0221
08/10
HOUSE BILL 371
AN ACT relative to the definition of pet vendor.
SPONSORS: Rep. Flanagan, Hills. 26; Rep. Hunt, Ches. 11
COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill increases the number of dogs and cats that may be transfered in order to qualify as a pet vendor.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
8Jan2020... 2744h 19-0221
08/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nineteen
AN ACT relative to the definition of pet vendor.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Pet Vendor; Definition. Amend RSA 437:1, IV to read as follows:
IV. "Pet vendor" means any person, firm, corporation, or other entity that transfers [25] 35 or more dogs, [25] 50 or more cats, 30 or more ferrets, or 50 or more birds, live animals or birds customarily used as household pets to the public, with or without a fee or donation required, and whether or not a physical facility is owned by the licensee in New Hampshire, when transfer to the final owner occurs within New Hampshire, between July 1 and June 30 of each year. Pet vendor also means any person, firm, corporation, or other entity that transfers amphibians, reptiles, fish, or small mammals customarily used as household pets to the public in quantities set in rules adopted by the department, with or without a fee or donation required, and whether or not a physical facility is owned by the licensee in New Hampshire between July 1 and June 30 of each year. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter or affect the municipal zoning regulations that a pet vendor shall conform with under RSA 437:3.
2 Pet Vendor; Exceptions. Amend RSA 437:7 to read as follows:
437:7 Exceptions. The license provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to breeders of dogs or cats that do not meet the definition of pet vendor in RSA 437:1, veterinarians, or the transfer of livestock or poultry.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
19-0221
Amended 1/16/20
HB 371- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2019-2744h)
AN ACT relative to the definition of pet vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ ] County [ ] Local [ ] None
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STATE: | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 |
Appropriation | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Revenue | $0 | ($12,000) | ($12,000) | ($12,000) |
Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Funding Source: | [ X ] General [ ] Education [ ] Highway [ ] Other | |||
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METHODOLOGY:
This bill increases the number of dogs and cats that may be transferred in order to qualify as a pet vendor. The Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food estimates there will be 360 annual licenses issued at full implementation of the current statute. An increase in the number of animals transferred before a license is required will reduce the number of licensees. The Department estimates the bill would result in 60 fewer annual licenses. As a result, annual license revenue to the general fund would decrease by $12,000 ($200 x 60 licenses). The Department states any staff time saved will be redirected to other responsibilities that are currently not adequately addressed.
It is assumed the fiscal impact of the bill would not occur until FY 2021.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food