PUPPY MILLS Senate SponsorsSen. Pamela J. Althoff-Dan Kotowski 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302225 ILCS 605/2.2from Ch. 8, par. 302.2225 ILCS 605/2.3 new225 ILCS 605/3from Ch. 8, par. 303225 ILCS 605/3.1from Ch. 8, par. 303.1225 ILCS 605/3.2225 ILCS 605/5from Ch. 8, par. 305225 ILCS 605/6from Ch. 8, par. 306225 ILCS 605/6.5225 ILCS 605/7from Ch. 8, par. 307225 ILCS 605/8from Ch. 8, par. 308225 ILCS 605/9from Ch. 8, par. 309225 ILCS 605/10from Ch. 8, par. 310225 ILCS 605/16from Ch. 8, par. 316225 ILCS 605/18from Ch. 8, par. 318225 ILCS 605/18.1225 ILCS 605/20from Ch. 8, par. 320225 ILCS 605/20.5225 ILCS 605/21from Ch. 8, par. 321225 ILCS 605/13 rep.Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that a pet shop operator may only purchase a dog or cat from a dog dealer, large-scale dog breeder, cattery operator, or other pet shop operator that is licensed under the Act or the federal Animal Welfare Act. Provides for the licensure of dog daycare providers, hobby breeders, large-scale breeders, animal shelters, and records-only animal shelters. Places age restrictions on dogs and cats sold by dog breeders or pet shop operators. Requires certain licensees to provide certain specified information concerning the dog or cat upon the request of the purchaser or adopter. Requires the purchaser or adopter to be provided with a "Buying or Adopting a New Pet" pamphlet created by the Department. Provides that by applying to the Department and obtaining a foster home permit, the animal shelter, records-only animal shelter, or animal control facility certifies that the foster home meets the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department must complete a pre-licensing inspection to determine an applicant's compliance with the Act. Provides any licensee whose license is relinquished, revoked, or placed on suspension for more than 3 months, has one week to relinquish ownership and control of all animals under his or her possession or control to a facility licensed under the Act, with certain exceptions. Provides that the Department may issue a warning instead of a fine if deemed appropriate by the Department. Sets forth the fees for the various licenses under the Act. Defines "adoption", "dog breeder", "dog daycare provider", "female capable of reproduction", "hobby breeder", "large-scale breeder", and "records-only animal shelter". Makes other changes. 2/16/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 2/16/2010SenateFirst Reading 2/16/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 2/18/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski 3/5/2010SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 19, 2010 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die