This bill addresses a longstanding issue of terrible and inhumane treatment of dogs by the so-called “puppy mills”. While some states are addressing this, it’s a problem of national scope and requires uniform regulation for all of the states to prevent these businesses from simply moving to states that don’t regulate these dog breeders. The pain and suffering endured by dogs in these facilities is caused by people who increase their profits by the deliberate and calculated torture of dogs and puppies in their care. This bill would allow local law enforcement authorities to greatly reduce or stop these unconscionable practices.