Bunny ban: Seminole County considers retail rabbit sale ban

A proposal to outlaw retail rabbit sales in Seminole County is sparking debate among local leaders and animal advocates trying to slow a pet overpopulation crisis.The proposal, from the Seminole County Animal Control Board, was pitched at the Seminole County Commission meeting on Tuesday.About the bunny sale banNeighboring Central Florida communities already ban or restrict commercial rabbit sales.Seminole County’s proposed ordinance specifically targets commercial retail pet sales, with clear exemptions in place for agricultural and livestock sales.According to county officials, only one pet retailer currently sells rabbits in Seminole County, operating across three store locations. While that number may seem low, rescue advocates argue cutting off retail sales from those three storefronts would make a massive difference in the pet population.Other Central Florida jurisdictions, including Orange County, have already enacted similar bans or restrictions on retail rabbit sales to combat