Does the proposed law give any criteria for obtaining a breeding permit? Because if it doesn't, this won't do anything to eliminate puppy mills. Absent a requirement for a site inspection...and regular re-inspection...the mill owners will simply get a breeding license and may even use that as a sales technique "Licensed by the State of Florida."
If the cost of the breeding permit is high, that can also benefit puppy mills as it can effectively limit the number of hobby breeders who can't afford the permit. I understand the intent is probably to reduce the number of accidental breedings among the general dog population, but I'm not sure this is the best way to go about it. |