West Shore Wildlife Center is being asked to relocate by Newberry Township due to the rapid growth of its operation.
On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Bill 746 into law that would increase the annual dog license fee to $8.70 and the lifetime fee to $52.70, starting March 1.PENNSYLVANIA, USA — For the first time in over a quarter century, the dog license fee is increasing in Pennsylvania in an effort to protect the welfare of canines across the Commonwealth. into law that would increase the annual dog license fee by $2.00 to $8.70 and the lifetime fee to $52.70 starting March 1.
Those selling or offering dogs for adoption will be required to provide a dog license application along with the dog. The law enables the Sec. of Agriculture to increase fees again by $2 on December 1, 2025, and $1 on December 1, 2027.The criminal penalties for all other violations of the dog law have increased to $500 to $1,000 for summary offenses and $1,000 to $5,000 for misdemeanor offenses plus court costs.
Kennels selling or adopting dogs at retail to the public are responsible for disclosing breeder information, vaccination and medical documentation, and any known bite attacks on a human or a domestic animal.Despite the increase, Pennsylvania's new dog license fee is still lower than neighboring states including New Jersey's $21, New York's $16, and Maryland's $12.
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