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The City Council on Tuesday passed to a second reading an ordinance designed largely to prevent the sale of dogs from puppy mills in local pet shops as well as cats and rabbits. 
 
The measure was introduced by City Councilor Marie T. Harpin in October but was put on hold as the attorney general s office reviewed similar bylaws and ordinances passed last year to see if it conflicted with state language. The ordinance had gendered significant support but the General Government Committee had wanted to wait to ensure it would not have to be amended. 
 
The attorney general did largely approve the language with a couple exceptions. Harpin had explained at the General Government meeting on March 3 that the language regarding definitions of a pet store something several councilors had raised as possibly preventing home breeders was considered appropriate. ....

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