It seems to me that some form of this bill would be a good thing. Any responsible breeder would have no problem affording the permit and the cost of the permit could easily be added to the cost of puppies if necessary. The puppy mills or backyard breeders that won't pay the fee or can't get one because their animals are not AKC (or whatever) registered shouldn't be breeding in the first place. As far as poor familys that can't afford to have their pet spayed/neutered, they should be able to get low cost or free spaying/neutering from the SPCA/shelter. Where I am you can't adopt an unaltered animal from the SPCA anyway. They fix them before you can take them home.
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