{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-02d3b5e8-e080-4e1b-af78-8aefcfbd195c","@type":"ceterms:License","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-02d3b5e8-e080-4e1b-af78-8aefcfbd195c","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensed Breeders"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-129a74a6-65be-459e-b9b7-2dc330ebff11"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (General)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"To apply for a new cat or dog breeder license, submit a completed license application form (PDF) along with the applicable fee (see below). \n\nAs part of the application, you must provide a valid state sales tax identification number with your renewal application, as well as the names and addresses of each person who has a controlling interest of at least 25% in the operation. \n\nLicenses are valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.\n\nBefore a license may be issued, the department must inspect a facility to ensure that the facility meets the requirements. Please see the pre-license inspection checklist for further details. \n\nIf your facility does not meet the requirements, you will be given an opportunity to correct the deficiencies and request another pre-license inspection. Additional inspection fees may be required."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/bre/breapply.htm"},{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (Information for Applicants with a Criminal History / Background)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) or pleaded guilty or no contest (resulting in a deferred adjudication) to any in-state, out-of-state or federal criminal offense, you must provide a completed Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) along with your application materials. \n\nThe department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for a cat or dog breeder license. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Licenses may be denied based on the nature of the conviction and how long prior to the application the conviction occurred. Depending on your criminal history, a review can take from one to six weeks to complete. \n\nIndividuals may request TDLR review their criminal background before actually applying for a license."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimconvict.htm"}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-129a74a6-65be-459e-b9b7-2dc330ebff11"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Anyone who possesses five or more adult intact female dogs or cats and breeds them for direct or indirect sale must have a license from TDLR. Exceptions to the law exist."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/bre/","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}