A bill for an act providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling animals other than agricultural animals, providing fees, making appropriations, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

HF 488 requires commercial establishments that handle animals (excluding farms) like pet shops, breeders, kennels, animal shelters, and research facilities to obtain state licenses or permits. These businesses must pay annual fees ($75-$175), maintain required records, and renew licenses yearly. The bill also prohibits purchasing animals from unlicensed facilities and allows the state to deny licenses if care standards aren’t met. It directly affects these commercial operations by imposing new licensing, fee, and record-keeping requirements.