Pet care; veterinarian or technician required to be at certain boarding and grooming facilities; civil penalty for violations

HB 569 requires pet boarding facilities (housing 100+ dogs/cats) and grooming facilities (with 20+ annual employees) to have a licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician present during all business hours. It directly affects these specific pet care businesses in Alabama, mandating on-site veterinary oversight for animal care. Violations would result in a minimum $500 civil penalty enforced by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.