Ordinance 2025-45 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
Twelve Fourteen of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance. This Ordinance is expressly
limited to animal-related businesses, animal-related organizations, commercial breeders, non
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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, newel 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 ommercial 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 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. •
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 Baser-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 DJJLY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this 23 day of , 2025.
ATTES eV4*.,,,. �D✓ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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FLORIDA 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
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270