Revision: April 30, 2026, 9:32 a.m.
Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35
April 29, 2026
2026-1740h
08/07
Amendment to SB 535
Amend RSA 466:6, I as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. The owner or keeper of 5 or more dogs shall annually by April 30 pay the required fee and obtain a license authorizing the owner or keeper to keep the dogs upon the premises described in the license, or off the premises while under such owner's or keeper's control. Such owner or keeper shall not be required to obtain a ["commercial kennel"] "pet vendor" license under RSA 466:4, III unless such person [has a commercial kennel] is a pet vendor as defined under [RSA 466:4, III] RSA 437:1, IV.
Amend RSA 466:4, III as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. Fees for dogs licensed [in a commercial kennel] as a pet vendor shall be based on the numbers of dogs licensed, as in RSA 466:6 for group licenses. For purposes of this paragraph, ["commercial kennel"] "pet vendor" shall have the same meaning as RSA 437:1, IV [means the establishment or domicile of any person who sells dogs at wholesale or retail; and, if retail, who sells or transfers 10 or more litters per year, or sells or transfers 50 or more puppies per year; or who derives 40 percent or more of gross annual income from the sale or transfer of dogs]. The owner or keeper of any dog licensed under this paragraph shall not be assessed a companion animal population control fee.