Bill
AB 627
Overview: AB 627, "Relating to: fees related to animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, and animal transport vehicles", was introduced on February 13, 2025 and is currentl
Overview: AB 627, "Relating to: fees related to animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, and animal transport vehicles", was introduced on February 13, 2025 and is currently in the Committee on State Affairs.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish new fees and modify existing fees related to the regulation of animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, and animal transport vehicles. The intent is to provide additional funding for the administration and enforcement of laws governing these industries.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a new annual fee for animal markets, with the fee amount to be determined by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Increases the annual fee for animal dealers from $25 to $100
- Imposes a new annual fee of $50 for animal truckers and animal transport vehicles
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, and owners of animal transport vehicles will be required to pay the new or increased fees
- The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will collect the additional revenue to fund regulatory activities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the Committee on State Affairs for consideration. If passed by the committee, it will move to the full state legislature for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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