SB2347 - Animal facilities; require sterilization of certain dogs and cats.

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An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Animal Facility To Release Any Dog Or Cat Which Has Not Been Sterilized To A New Owner Except Under Limited Circumstances; To Provide For Foster Care Agreement Until Such Time As A Dog Or Cat Is Medically Fit To Safely Be Sterilized; To Authorize Animal Facilities To Charge Adoption Fees To Cover The Costs Of Sterilization; To Provide A Criminal Penalty For Violation Of The Act; To Exempt Privately Owned Animals Who Are Claimed Within A Set Time Period; To Provide That An Animal Facility Shall Not Be Subject To Any Liability For Sterilizing A Privately Owned Animal Which Is Not Claimed By Its Owner Within The Established Time Period; And For Related Purposes.