1. (a) A unit may not prohibit a retail pet store from selling dogs acquired from the following:

   1. (1) A commercial dog breeder that meets the following criteria:

      1. (A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1 .
      2. (B) Is certified by a national science based breeder standards program.
      3. (C) Is audited by an independent auditing firm that complies with the applicable standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

   2. (2) A commercial dog broker that meets the following criteria:

      1. (A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1 .

      2. (B) Acquires dogs from the following sources:

         1. (i) A commercial dog breeder that meets the requirements established in subdivision (1).
         2. (ii) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and has no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.
   3. (3) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and has no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.
2. (b) A retail pet store may sell dogs from a commercial dog breeder that is awaiting a final audit from the canine care certified program until June 30, 2025.
3. (c) A commercial dog broker may acquire dogs from a commercial dog breeder that is awaiting a final audit from the canine care certified program until June 30, 2025.
4. (d) A retail pet store shall have an opportunity to take corrective action under IC 15-21-5-6.5 before a local unit prevents a retail pet store from selling dogs due to a violation under this section.

5. (e) This section may not be construed to prohibit a unit from adopting an ordinance or regulating a retail pet store for:

   1. (1) inspections;
   2. (2) business licenses; or
   3. (3) other applicable local ordinances.
6. (f) Any ordinance that violates subsection (a) is void and unenforceable. An ordinance adopted before July 1, 2024, becomes void and unenforceable on July 1, 2024.

As added by P.L.4-2024, SEC.29.