The bill amends regulations for retail pet stores, prohibiting the sale of cats or dogs, except under specific conditions. It introduces detailed requirements for retail pet stores that can continue selling dogs, including licensing, record-keeping, and disclosure obligations. The amendment outlines civil penalties for violations and grants authority to the Secretary of Health and Social Services to suspend or revoke a store's operating authority. Additionally, it provides technical corrections and conforming changes. The sponsor of the bill is Senator Pinkney.