animal breeders; dogs; cats; taxes

SB 1539 requires breeders selling dogs or cats as household pets to comply with new regulations. It mandates that breeders provide a valid veterinary inspection certificate for each animal sold, maintain safe housing conditions meeting specific health standards, and make reasonable efforts for humane placement or euthanasia when needed. The bill defines "breeder" to include hobby breeders (those breeding two or more litters yearly) and subjects violations to a $1,000 civil penalty per offense. It does not create new taxes but references existing transaction privilege tax requirements for such sales. The law directly affects commercial and hobby breeders of companion dogs and cats in Arizona.