,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dgeg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bi1 #bjbj,mr4 ,durbin introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,animal ,welfare ,act to establish additional requirements for dealers1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,puppy ,protection ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,additional requirements for dealers 7a7 ,humane treatment of dogs by dealers ,section #ac7;a7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,in addition to the requirements under paragraph 7#b71 the standards described in paragraph 7#a7 shall1 with respect to dealers1 include requirements-- 7,a7 that the dealer provide adequate housing for dogs that includes-- 7i7 completely solid flooring2 7ii7 indoor space sufficient to allow the tallest dog in an enclosure to stand on his or her hind legs without touching the roof of the enclosure2 7iii7 with respect to dogs over #h weeks in age1 primary enclosures that1 with the length of the dog measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail1 provide at least-- 7,i7 #ab square feet of indoor floor space per each dog measuring not more than #be inches long2 7,,ii7 #bj square feet of indoor floor space per each dog measuring more than #be but less than #ce inches long2 and 7,,iii7 #cj square feet of indoor floor space per each dog measuring not less than #ce inches long2 7iv7 enclosures that are not stacked or otherwise placed on top of or below another enclosure2 and 7v7 temperature control that-- 7,i7 is appropriate for the age1 breed1 and condition of each dog in the enclosure2 and 7,,ii7 is between #de and #he degrees ,fahrenheit1 when dogs are present in the enclosure2 7,b7 that appropriate and nutritious food be provided to each dog at least twice per day1 in an amount sufficient to maintain the good health and physical condition of each dog2 7,c7 that each dog has continuous access to potable water that is not frozen and is free of feces1 algae1 and other contaminants2 7,d7 that each dog has adequate exercise1 including1 for each dog over the age of #ab weeks-- 7i7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 unrestricted access from the primary enclosure of the dog during daylight hours to an outdoor exercise area that-- 7,i7 is at ground-level2 7,,ii7 is a solid surface2 7,,iii7 is enclosed by a fence or other structure2 7,,iv7 is properly controlled for the safety of the dog2 and 7,v7 allows the dog to extend to full stride1 play1 and engage in other types of mentally stimulating and social behaviors2 or 7ii7 if the dealer obtains a certification from the attending veterinarian stating that a dog should not have unrestricted access to an outdoor exercise area for a specific medical reason1 an alternative exercise plan prescribed by the veterinarian for the dog that meets the applicable requirements under section #c4h of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,e7 that each dog has meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least #cj minutes each day that-- 7i7 includes positive interaction with a human such as petting1 stroking1 grooming1 feeding1 playing with1 exercising1 or other touching of the dog that is beneficial to the well-being of the dog2 and 7ii7 does not include time spent in veterinary care2 7,f7 that each dog receives adequate veterinary care1 including-- 7i7 prompt treatment of any disease1 illness1 or injury by a licensed veterinarian2 7ii7 a thorough1 hands-on examination by a licensed veterinarian at least once each year1 which shall include a dental exam2 7iii7 core vaccinations recommended by the latest version of the ,american ,animal ,hospital ,association ,canine ,vaccination ,guidelines2 and 7iv7 medications to prevent intestinal parasites1 heartworm disease1 fleas1 and ticks that are approved by a licensed veterinarian for canine use2 7,g7 with respect to safe breeding practices for dogs1 including-- 7i7 a screening program for known prevalent inheritable diseases that may be disabling or likely to significantly affect the lifespan or quality of life of the mother or the offspring2 7ii7 prohibiting breeding1 unless each dog bred-- 7,i7 has been screened by a licensed veterinarian prior to each attempt to breed2 and 7,,ii7 is found in the screening under subclause 7,i7 to be free from health conditions that may be disabling to1 or likely to significantly affect the lifespan or quality of life of1 the mother or the offspring2 7iii7 prohibiting the breeding of a female dog to produce-- 7,i7 more than #b litters in any #ah-month period2 or 7,,ii7 more than #f litters during the lifetime of the dog2 7iv7 that a female dog of any small breed 7having a maximum weight range at maturity that is less than #dj pounds7 not be bred-- 7,i7 before reaching the age of #ah months2 or 7,,ii7 after reaching the age of #i years2 7v7 that a female dog of any large breed 7having an expected weight range at maturity that includes #dj or more pounds7 not be bred-- 7,i7 before reaching the age of #b years2 or 7,,ii7 after reaching the age of #g years2 and 7vi7 that any canine caesarian section be performed by a licensed veterinarian2 7,h7 that dogs be housed with other dogs1 unless health or behavioral issues make group housing unsafe2 and 7,i7 to make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs-- 7i7 such as with an adoptive family1 rescue organization1 or other appropriate owner for that dog2 and 7ii7 not including selling at auction or otherwise placing a retired breeding dog with another breeder for breeding purposes4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ac7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by inserting subject to paragraph 7#i71 before for exercise of dogs4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue final regulations establishing the standards for the care of dogs by dealers1 as required by this section and the amendments made by this section4