HB 2555
An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in domestic animals, further providing for definitions and providing for requirements for equines sold by dealer.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s animal welfare laws to establish requirements for equine dealers. It defines ‘dealer’ as someone who buys, sells, or transfers domestic animals, including online. The bill mandates that equines sold by dealers must have a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test result, with proof accompanying the animal. Dealers can also rely on interstate certificates of veterinary inspection, microchips, or tattoos. It also requires dealers to maintain records of microchips, brands, and EIA test results for at least two years.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘dealer’ as a person buying, selling, or transferring domestic animals.
- Requires equines sold by dealers to have a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test.
- Allows dealers to use interstate certificates of veterinary inspection, microchips, or tattoos as proof of negative EIA test.
- Specifies recordkeeping requirements for dealers, including documentation of microchips, brands, and EIA test results.
- Establishes a two-year record retention period for dealer records.
- Exempts foals under six months of age from the EIA testing requirement if accompanied by their dam, which must have a negative EIA test.
- Requires dealers to maintain detailed records of equine sales, including dates and times.
- Authorizes the Department to require additional documentation through regulation.
Who is affected
- Equine dealers
- Horse owners
- Veterinarians
- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
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Benjamin Sanchez
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