Sec. 2. (a) A unit may not prohibit a retail pet store from selling dogs acquired from the following:
(1) A commercial dog breeder that meets the following criteria:
(A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1.
(B) Is certified by a national science based breeder standards program.
(C) Is audited by an independent auditing firm that complies with the applicable standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
(2) A commercial dog broker that meets the following criteria:
(A) Is registered as required by IC 15-21-2-1.
(B) Acquires dogs from the following sources:
(i) A commercial dog breeder that meets the requirements established in subdivision (1).
(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) A dog breeder or broker that is subject to 9 CFR 2.1 and has no direct violations for the previous two (2) years.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit a unit from adopting an ordinance or regulating a retail pet store for:
(1) inspections;
(2) business licenses; or
(3) other applicable local ordinances.
(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.