Relating to requirements for the owner of a dog taken into custody by an animal control authority; authorizing a civil penalty.

This bill requires dog owners whose pets are taken into custody by animal control to microchip and vaccinate the dog with a core vaccine (protecting against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus) within 30 days for first-time cases or 60 days for repeat incidents. Owners must provide proof of compliance to animal control authorities by these deadlines, with extensions for weekends/holidays. Failure to comply may result in a civil penalty, with higher penalties if the dog is taken into custody again. Exceptions include puppies under four months, service animals, dogs used in breed competitions, and dogs with vet-certified health reasons preventing microchipping/vaccination.