AN ACT
To require the spaying/neutering of dogs and cats.
Section 1: Title
This legislation may be cited as the Bob Barker Act.
Section 2: Spaying and neutering of animals
1. Beginning January 1, 2020, dogs and cats who are bought or rescued as pets must be spayed or neutered within four months from the time of adoption. Extensions may be approved up to six months, provided that affected dog and cat owners present a letter from a veterinarian explaining why the animal could not be spayed or neutered in the allotted time frame.
2. Pet owners who fail to spay or neuter their adopted/rescued cat or dog within the allotted time frame shall receive information on local subsidized sterilization services and be given an additional 60 days to comply. Failure to comply after the 60 days shall be penalized by a $100 fine or an order to serve eight hours of community service. A subsequent offense shall result in either a $500 fine or 40 hours of community service.
Sponsor: Scott, FM
The first minister has the floor.