Title page
Contents
Summary 4
1. Background 6
1.1. Welfare concerns for imported pets 6
1.2. Current rules 7
Ear cropping 8
1.3. Puppy smuggling debate and inquiries 9
Government consultation 10
1.4. The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill 11
2. The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 12
2.1. Overview 12
2.2. Detail of the bill 13
Clause 1 13
Clause 2 13
Clause 3 13
Clause 4 13
Clause 5 14
Clauses 6 and 7 14
Clause 8 - Commencement dates 14
Territorial extent 14
Money Resolution 14
2.3. Stakeholder response to the bill 15