An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures

This bill establishes a Division of Animal Welfare within the Department of Public Safety, tasked with creating a plan to improve the investigation and enforcement of animal cruelty laws. It also makes changes to the licensing and sterilization requirements for dogs and wolf-hybrids, and creates a fund to support a program offering reduced-cost spaying and neutering services for low-income pet owners. Additionally, animal shelters and rescue organizations will be required to register with the Division of Animal Welfare and provide information on animal intake and disposition.

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