P.H. 2026-36: (PUBLIC HEARING 1ST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90, “ANIMALS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 90.39, “RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS,” MODIFYING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; BY CREATING FURTHER REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY; AND BY ESTABLISHING A RETENTION PRIVILEGE FOR EXISTING PET SHOPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: N/A) — 2026-131 - Ordinance — City Commission (2026-04-28)
Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida
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The City of Pompano Beach ordinance bans retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, effective upon passage, with existing lawfully operating pet shops allowed to continue under strict conditions. Qualifying existing pet shops must obtain animals exclusively from hobby breeders, animal shelters, or rescue organizations, and must maintain detailed certificates of source for each animal, register annually by October 1, and preserve records for seven years. Violations are subject to fines of up to $500 per day...
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