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Martha S. Vergara Amending Ordinance 2013-55
Hobby Breeders Ordinance/BIE
From: Wanda Roth lyueL S vvanua.I<oanguezeconiercountytl.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:44 PM
To: Legal Notice
Cc: LynchDiane; BlacklidgeLisa; Sally Ashkar; BirdMadison
Subject: FW: legal ad and BIE - Amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders - 9.23.25
Attachments: legal ad - amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf; Business Impact
Estimate- amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf
Good afternoon,
On behalf of Domestic Animal Services, please publish the attached legal ad and BIE on the legal notice
website on Friday, September 12th, through the date of hearing. Staff and attorney approvals are below,
and no other approvals are required for this item.The proposed ordinance will be forwarded separately
once it is finalized.
Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you,
Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CT M
Office of the County .Attorney
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From:Sally Ashkar<Sally.Ashkar@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:37 PM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: legal ad and BIE -Amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders-9.23.25
Approved.
Sally A.Ashkar
Assistant County Attorney
Collier County Attorney's Office
(239)252-8842
From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:35 PM
To: Sally Ashkar<Sally.Ashkar@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: legal ad and BIE -Amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders-9.23.25
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Sally,
For your approval ASAP please. Staff approval is below. Thanks,
'Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CPN1
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From: Diane Lynch <Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:33 PM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lisa Blacklidge<Lisa.Blacklidge@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: legal ad and BIE-Amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders-9.23.25
Sorry— yes, these were reviewed yesterday and are approved for advertising
Diane Lynch
Management Analyst II
Operations & Regulatory Management (7a
Office:239-252-4283 Collier oun
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Naples, Florida 34104
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From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 3:16 PM
To: Diane Lynch<Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lisa Blacklidge <Lisa.Blacklidge@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: legal ad and BIE-Amend Ord. 2013-55 re Hobby Breeders-9.23.25
Diane,
With all the back and forth on these I don't think I've gotten publishing approval from you for these items
yet either. Please review and approve ASAP. You can still keep working with Sally to finalize the ordinance
while we move the advertising forward. Thanks,
'Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CP3v1
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From:Wanda Rodriguez
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:41 PM
To: Diane Lynch<Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55 - legal ad
Yes, he and Amy P. are still working on it. Is the draft legal ad I sent OK for publication?
'Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CPL1
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From: Diane Lynch <Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:22 PM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lisa Blacklidge<Lisa.Blacklidge@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Yes
These were the ordinances that were in Civic Plus for the request to advertise items that Sally had provided.
Do you have any information on the DAS Advisory Board item?
Rumor has it that Jeff is submitting?
Diane Lynch
Management Analyst II (1�
Operations & Regulatory Management
Office:239-252-4283 C llier oun
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From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Diane Lynch<Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lisa Blacklidge <Lisa.Blacklidge@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Diane and Lisa,
I'm assuming you've already obtained attorney approval of the ordinance version you have provided.
Attached is a draft legal ad; please review and advise if approved for publication.
I will also need approval of the Business Impact Estimate which I sent via separate email.
In order to make the 9/23 agenda, both ads with their BlEs must be published no later than this Friday(11
days before the meeting), and the Clerk has a 3-day deadline for ad submissions, so all ad requests must
be fully approved by staff and attorneys and then submitted to the Clerk no later than tomorrow at 5:00
p.m.
Wanda Rodriguez, .ACP, CP311
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From: Diane Lynch <Diane.Lynch@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 3:34 PM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lisa Blacklidge<Lisa.Blacklidge@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject:advertise for 9/23- 2013-55
The attached ordinance can be advertised.
Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 2013-55, which established the Standards of Care
for Animal-Related Businesses and Organizations, Breeders, and Rodeos Ordinance.
There is a second ordinance that will also need to be advertised, 2013-33, but I am waiting to confirm that the
information in CivicPlus is what will be advertised, also for 9/23.
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Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 2013-33, as amended, which established the 9 E
Animal Control Ordinance
What do I need to do to help you with this?
Diane Lynch
Management Analyst II
Operations & Regulatory Management
Office:239-252-4283 Collier Coun
2800 N Horseshoe Drive 0 I p I X p I
Naples, Florida 34104
Diane.Lynchcolliercountyfl.gov
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
commencing at 9:00 a.m.on September 23,2025,in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room,Third floor,
Collier Government Center,3299 East Tamiami Trail,Naples,FL,to consider:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2013-55, KNOWN AS THE STANDARDS OF CARE
FOR ANIMAL-RELATED BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS; BREEDERS; AND RODEOS
ORDINANCE; RENAMING "NON-COMMERCIAL BREEDER" TO "HOBBY BREEDER"; BY
AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR BREEDERS AND PET SHOPS TO APPLY TO ANY
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection.All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the
agenda item to be addressed.Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item.The selection of an individual
to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged.If recognized by the Chairman,a spokesperson for a group
or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the
Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of 7 days prior to the public hearing.All materials
used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement,the public will have the opportunity to provide public
comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely
should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the
County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/our-county/visitors/calendar-of-events after the agenda is posted on the
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public meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how
they can participate remotely in this meeting. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user's risk.
The County is not responsible for technical issues.For additional information about the meeting,please call Geoffrey
Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Willig@colliercountyfl.gov.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto
and therefore,may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
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entitled,at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management
Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101,Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239)252-8380, at least two days
prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County
Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
BURT L.SAUNDERS,CHAIRMAN
CRYSTAL K.KINZEL,
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: September 12, 2025
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2013-55, KNOWN AS THE STANDARDS OF CARE
FOR ANIMAL-RELATED BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS; BREEDERS; AND RODEOS
ORDINANCE; RENAMING "NON-COMMERCIAL BREEDER" TO "HOBBY BREEDER"; BY
AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR BREEDERS AND PET SHOPS TO APPLY TO ANY
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law1 for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
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163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
To provide improvements to public safety by updating the definition of a hobby
breeder, and amending the permit requirements and process.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
An expected minor cost for the permit, which fee is established by the Board of
County Commissioners.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
All hobby breeders in Collier County, current number unknown
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
[You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business
Impact Estimate. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County
as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce,
social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc.
You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses.
You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance
that applies to all persons similarly situated(individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the
proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.]
None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2013-55,
KNOWN AS THE STANDARDS OF CARE FOR ANIMAL-RELATED
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS; BREEDERS; AND RODEOS
ORDINANCE; RENAMING "NON-COMMERCIAL BREEDER" TO
"HOBBY BREEDER"; BY AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR
BREEDERS AND PET SHOPS TO APPLY TO ANY TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
("Board") adopted Ordinance No. 2013-33, the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance, which
was further amended by Ordinance No. 2018-33; which was further amended by 2024-26; and
WHEREAS, Section Fourteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance provides
that the Director of Animal Services "is hereby granted authority to recommend Standards of Care
for animal-related businesses, animal-related organizations,commercial breeders, hobby breeders,
and rodeos for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Standards of Care shall be
approved by ordinance of the Board and then codified in the Collier County Administrative Code;"
and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County adopted Ordinance No. 2013-55,the Standards of Care for Animal-Related Businesses and
Organizations; Breeders; And Rodeos Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to update the Ordinance in order to better regulate Hobby
Breeders by strengthening enforcement and permit provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 2013-55.
Ordinance No. 2013-55, the Standards of Care for Animal-Related Businesses and
Organizations; Breeders; And Rodeos Ordinance, as codified in Chapter 14, Article IV, of the
Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION ONE: Purpose of Ordinance.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to create the Standards of Care authorized by Section
Twelve Fourteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance. This Ordinance is expressly
limited to animal-related businesses, animal-related organizations, commercial breeders, pen-
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c l-hobby breeders, and rodeos and is to be read in conjunction with the Collier County
Animal Control Ordinance.
SECTION TWO: General Standards of Care.
Anyone who owns or maintains an animal-related business, animal-related organization,
commercial breeder, non commo cial hobby breeder, or rodeo must provide that animal:
SECTION THREE: Proper Animal Husbandry.
Anyone who owns or maintains an animal-related business, animal-related organization,
commercial breeder, non commo cial hobby breeder, or rodeo must exercise proper Animal
Husbandry, which includes the following practices:
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SECTION SIX: Regulations for Breeders and Pet Shops.
A. Permit Notification.
1. The appropriate permit number shall be provided on all advertisements and
promotions concerning the sale or give away transfer of ownership of an animal.
2. The appropriate permit number shall be provided to all persons who buy or
accept ownership of an animal.
B. Requirements for Sale or Transfer of Ownership of Dogs and Cats.
1. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens acquired for resale must be examined by a
licensed veterinarian within five business days of physical acquisition.
2. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens offered for sale or transfer of ownership
must be at least eight weeks of age.
3. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens offered for sale or transfer of ownership
must be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI).
4. The OCVI must contain the following information:
a. The date of the examination by the examining veterinarian.
b. The examining veterinarian's license number.
c. The examining veterinarian's signature.
d. The age, breed, sex, color, and any distinguishing marks of the
animal.
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e. The health record of the animal.
f. Any tests performed and their results, and any vaccinations or other
treatments administered, including vaccine type, lot number, expiration date, and
date of administration, including those not specifically enumerated below.
g. A statement that the examining veterinarian warrants, to the best of
his knowledge, that the dog or cat has no sign of contagious or infectious diseases
and has no evidence of internal or external parasites, including coccidiosis and ear
mites, but excluding fleas and ticks.
h. A statement concerning whether or not the examining veterinarian
has detected any physical abnormalities in the dog or cat, including but not limited
to a heart murmur, and umbilical hernia,-entropian entropion, and inguinal hernia,
and ciyptorchidism.
5. The OCVI must document that the following inoculations, tests, and
treatments have been administered, unless the veterinarian certifies on the OCVI that to
inoculate or deworm the animal is not in the best medical interest of the animal, in which
case the vaccine or anthelmintic may not be administered to that particular animal:
a. For dogs or puppies:
i. Vaccination against canine distemper, leptospirosis,
bordetella, parainfluenza, hepatitis, and canine parvovirus. A rabies
inoculation must be provided for any dog over three months of age.
ii. Diagnostic tests to detect the following internal parasites:
hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms, coccidia and giardia.
Ileartworm detection must occur for dogs six months of age or older.
Appropriate treatment for all positive findings must be documented.
b. For cats or kittens:
i. Vaccination against panleukopenia, feline viral rhino
tracheitis, and calici virus. A rabies inoculation must be provided for any
cat over three months of age.
ii. Diagnostic tests to detect the following internal parasites:
hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and coccidia. Appropriate treatment
for all positive findings must be documented.
iii. Diagnostic test to detect Feline Leukemia with the result
listed on the OCVI.
6. If the animal is less than four months of age, the tests, vaccines, and
anthelmintics required above must be administered no more than twenty-one days before
sale or transfer of ownership within the county. If the animal is four months of age or older,
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the tests,vaccines, and anthelmintics required above must be administered at or after three
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months of age, but no more than one year before sale or transfer of ownership within the
county.
7. The sale or transfer of ownership of the dog, cat,puppy, or kitten shall take
place no more than thirty days after the OCVI has been issued.
8. If a dog,cat,puppy,or kitten is not sold or had ownership transferred within
thirty days of the issuance of the OCVI, then a new examination and OCVI must be
obtained.
9. All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens offered for sale or transfer of ownership
must be implanted with a microchip.
C. Records.
1. Breeders shall maintain records of each litter of puppies and kittens born. •
Such records shall include the date of birth, number of puppies and litters born, and the
license tag number of each parent.
2. Pet shops shall maintain records of each animal acquired for or transfer of
ownership. Such records shall include the name and address of the source of the animal,
the animal's date of birth, and date the animal was received.
3. Breeders and pet shops shall maintain a separate record of each animal sold
or had ownership transferred containing the breed, sex, color,and identifying marks of the
animal; all OCVIs and medical records for each animal; the name and address of the
purchaser; and the number of the microchip implanted in the animal. If the disposition of
the animal is not through sale, the records shall indicate the type and date of disposition,
including the name and address of any subsequent owner, if one exists.
4. If a dog or cat dies while in the possession of a breeder or pet shop, the
breeder or pet shop shall secure the services of a licensed veterinarian to determine the
cause of death or suspected cause of death. The veterinarian shall document the date of
death and known or suspected cause of death on an OCVI.
5. Records indicating the disposition of all animals shall be forwarded to
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65. All records as described herein shall be kept for a period of two years.
76. All records, including disposition of all animals,shall be made available to
the inspecting officer upon request.
D. Disclosures.
1. At the time of sale or transfer of ownership, breeders and pet shops must
provide the purchaser-recipient with:
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a. A copy of the complete record pertaining to the individual animal as
described above;
b. Literature to be provided by animal services outlining the provisions
of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance; and
c. A copy of F.S. § 828.29, Dogs and cats transported or offered for
sale; health requirements; consumer guarantee.
2. The above information must be provided to prospective purchasers upon
request,
E. Pet Lemon Law.
1. All breeders and pet shops must comply with any applicable provisions of
F.S. § 828.29,Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale; health requirements;consumer
guarantee. Where any conflict exists between these standards and this section, the more
restrictive shall apply.
2. This section does not in any way limit the rights or remedies that are
otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.
F. Exemptions. Animal services, humane societies, and 501(c)3 rescue organizations shall be
exempt from the provisions of this section.
SECTION SEVEN: Penalties.
Failure to abide by this Ordinance may result in penalties as set forth in Section Thirteen
Fifteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance or denial,revocation,or suspension of an
entity's County-issued license as provided in Section Twelve Fourteen of the Collier County
Animal Control Ordinance. Anyone who receives a citation, has been denied a permit or whose
permit has been revoked or suspended may appeal this action in a court of competent jurisdiction
within thirty calendar days from the date of notice.
SECTION TWO: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or
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relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this day of , 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crysal Kinzel, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, Chair
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-45
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2013-55,
KNOWN AS THE STANDARDS OF CARE FOR ANIMAL-RELATED .
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS; BREEDERS; AND RODEOS.
ORDINANCE; RENAMING "NON-COMMERCIAL BREEDER" TO
"HOBBY BREEDER"; BY AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR
BREEDERS AND PET SHOPS TO APPLY TO ANY TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
("Board") adopted Ordinance No. 2013-33, the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance, which
was further amended by Ordinance No. 2018-33; which was further amended by 2024-26; and
WHEREAS, Section Fourteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance provides
that the Director of Animal Services "is hereby granted authority to recommend Standards of Care
for animal-related businesses, animal-related organizations, commercial breeders, hobby breeders,
and rodeos for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Standards of Care shall be
approved by ordinance of the Board and then codified in the Collier County Administrative Code;"
and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County adopted Ordinance No. 2013-55,the Standards of Care for Animal-Related Businesses and
Organizations; Breeders; And Rodeos Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to update the Ordinance in order to better regulate Hobby
Breeders by strengthening enforcement and permit provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 2013-55.
Ordinance No. 2013-55, the Standards of Care for Animal-Related Businesses and
Organizations; Breeders; And Rodeos Ordinance, as codified in Chapter 14, Article IV, of the
Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION ONE: Purpose of Ordinance.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to create the Standards of Care authorized by Section
T-welw Fourteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance. This Ordinance is expressly
limited to animal-related businesses, animal-related organizations, commercial breeders, frefi-
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commercial hobby breeders, and rodeos and is to be read in conjunction with the Collier County
Animal Control Ordinance,
SECTION TWO: General Standards of Care.
Anyone who owns or maintains an animal-related business, animal-related organization,
commercial breeder,non commercial hobby breeder, or rodeo must provide that animal:
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SECTION THREE: Proper Animal Husbandry.
Anyone who owns or maintains an animal-related business, animal-related organization,
commercial breeder, non eemmerci l hobby breeder, or rodeo must exercise proper Animal
Husbandry, which includes the following practices:
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SECTION SIX: Regulations for Breeders and Pet Shops.
A. Permit Notification.
1. The appropriate permit number shall be provided on all advertisements and
promotions concerning the sale or give-awa -transfer of ownership of an animal.
2. The appropriate permit number shall be provided to all persons who buy or
accept ownership of an animal.
B. Requirements for Sale or Transfer of Ownership of Dogs and Cats.
1. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens acquired for resale must be examined by a
licensed veterinarian within five business days of physical acquisition,
2. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens offered for sale or transfer of ownership
must be at least eight weeks of age.
3. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens offered for sale or transfer of ownership
must be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI).
4. The OCVI must contain the following information:
a. The date of the examination by the examining veterinarian.
b. The examining veterinarian's license number.
c. The examining veterinarian's signature.
d. The age, breed, sex, color, and any distinguishing marks of the
animal.
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e. The health record of the animal.
f. Any tests performed and their results, and any vaccinations or other
treatments administered, including vaccine type, lot number, expiration date, and
date of administration, including those not specifically enumerated below.
g. A statement that the examining veterinarian warrants, to the best of
his knowledge, that the dog or cat has no sign of contagious or infectious diseases
and has no evidence of internal or external parasites, including coccidiosis and ear
mites, but excluding fleas and ticks.
h. A statement concerning whether or not the examining veterinarian
has detected any physical abnormalities in the dog or cat, including but not limited
to a heart murmur, and umbilical hernia, entropian entropion, and inguinal hernia,
and cryptorchidism.
5. The OCVI must document that the following inoculations, tests, and
treatments have been administered, unless the veterinarian certifies on the OCVI that to
inoculate or deworm the animal is not in the best medical interest of the animal, in which
case the vaccine or anthelmintic may not be administered to that particular animal:
a. For dogs or puppies:
i. Vaccination against canine distemper, leptospirosis,
bordetella, parainfluenza, hepatitis, and canine parvovirus. A rabies
inoculation must be provided for any dog over three months of age.
ii. Diagnostic tests to detect the following internal parasites:
hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms, coccidia and giardia.
I-Ieartworm detection must occur for dogs six months of age or older.
Appropriate treatment for all positive findings must be documented.
b. For cats or kittens:
i. Vaccination against panleukopenia, feline viral rhino
tracheitis, and calici virus. A rabies inoculation must be provided for any
cat over three months of age.
ii. Diagnostic tests to detect the following internal parasites:
hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and coccidia. Appropriate treatment
for all positive findings must be documented.
iii. Diagnostic test to detect Feline Leukemia with the result
listed on the OCVI.
6. If the animal is less than four months of age, the tests, vaccines, and
anthelmintics required above must be administered no more than twenty-one days before
sale or transfer of ownership within the county. If the animal is four months of age or older,
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the tests, vaccines, and anthelmintics required above must be administered at or after three
months of age, but no more than one year before sale or transfer of ownership within the
county.
7. The sale or transfer of ownership of the dog, cat, puppy, or kitten shall take
place no more than thirty days after the OCVI has been issued.
8. If a dog, cat,puppy, or kitten is not sold or had ownership transferred within
thirty days of the issuance of the OCVI, then a new examination and OCVI must be
obtained.
9. All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens offered for sale or transfer of ownership
must be implanted with a microchip.
C. Records.
1. Breeders shall maintain records of each litter of puppies and kittens born.
Such records shall include the date of birth, number of puppies and litters born, and the
license tag number of each parent.
2. Pet shops shall maintain records of each animal acquired for or transfer of
ownership. Such records shall include the name and address of the source of the animal,
the animal's date of birth, and date the animal was received.
3. Breeders and pet shops shall maintain a separate record of each animal sold
or had ownership transferred containing the breed, sex, color, and identifying marks of the
animal; all OCVIs and medical records for each animal; the name and address of the
purchaser; and the number of the microchip implanted in the animal. If the disposition of
the animal is not through sale, the records shall indicate the type and date of disposition,
including the name and address of any subsequent owner, if one exists.
4. If a dog or cat dies while in the possession of a breeder or pet shop, the
breeder or pet shop shall secure the services of'a licensed veterinarian to determine the
cause of death or suspected cause of death. The veterinarian shall document the date of
death and known or suspected cause of death on an OCVI.
5. Records indicating the disposition of all animals shall be forwarded to
animal services on a quarterly basis.
65. All records as described herein shall be kept for a period of two years.
q6. All records, including disposition of all animals,shall be made available to
the inspecting officer upon request.
D. Disclosures.
1. At the time of sale or transfer of ownership, breeders and pet shops must
provide the puve-hase3-recipient with:
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a, A copy of the complete record pertaining to the individual animal as
described above;
b. Literature to be provided by animal services outlining the provisions
of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance; and
c. A copy of F.S. § 828.29, Dogs and cats transported or offered for
sale; health requirements; consumer guarantee.
2. The above information must be provided to prospective purchasers upon
request.
E, Pet Lemon Law.
1. All breeders and pet shops must comply with any applicable provisions of
F.S. § 828.29,Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale; health requirements; consumer
guarantee. Where any conflict exists between these standards and this section, the more
restrictive shall apply.
2. This section does not in any way limit the rights or remedies that are
otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.
F. Exemptions. Animal services, humane societies, and 501(c)3 rescue organizations shall be
exempt from the provisions of this section.
SECTION SEVEN: Penalties.
Failure to abide by this Ordinance may result in penalties as set forth in Section Thirteen
Fifteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance or denial, revocation, or suspension of an
entity's County-issued license as provided in Section Twelve Fourteen of the Collier County
Animal Control Ordinance. Anyone who receives a citation, has been denied a permit or whose •
permit has been revoked or suspended may appeal this action in a court of competent jurisdiction
within thirty calendar days from the date of notice. •
SECTION TWO: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the •
remaining portion.
SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or •
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relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this 23 day of Se Jy , 2025.
ATTES T;�'Z•� q..t��^ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CrysIixizeClertc., COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By n By.
Attest 1puty Clerk u• L. Saunders, Chair
S hairniajf
sign'abiiittr4 w ti
Approv as to form and legal sufficiency:
Sally Ashkar
Assistant County Attorney CettA r C�
a\L° � This ordinance filed with the
rietury of SStale''s Office the
day of.L]G 21;Q4...
and acknow[edgeme tirit that
fill erved this day
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F1.,ORI DA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD
Governor Secretary of State
October 2, 2025
Crystal K. Kinzel
Clerk of Court
Collier County
3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Crystal Kinzel,
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes,this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2025-45, which was filed in this office on October 1,
2025.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Leijon
Administrative Code and Register Director
AL/dp
R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270