The Animal Care Act is amended as follows. Unless exempted by regulation, a person is required to be licensed to sell or transfer ownership of pet animals. Licensing requirements for premises operated as a kennel or for breeding or retailing pets are repealed. The standards governing the acceptable treatment of animals are clarified. Regulations concerning animal health and welfare may incorporate codes and standards published by recognized animal care and welfare organizations. The procedure for court orders that restrict the number of animals that a person may own and the appeal of an order is clarified. Types of orders that the court may make are expanded. The maximum fines that may be imposed for offences under the Act are increased from $10,000 to $20,000 for a first offence and from $20,000 to $100,000 for a subsequent offence. Terms of imprisonment are also increased.