This measure would place new requirements on animal shelters operated by—and under contract with—local governments. It would require these shelters to (1) operate seven days a week for at least six hours per day; (2) hold animals for a minimum of five to seven days, not including the day of impoundment, which is longer than the current period; and (3) implement various programs, such as free and low-cost sterilization services, foster care networks, and comprehensive adoption programs that operate week-end and evening hours. Animal shelter employees would be required to meet specified educational requirements and pass a newly required state-administered exam. This measure would also place restrictions on certain public shelter activities, as well as on the collection and use of shelter revenues. For example, shelters generally would no longer be authorized to euthanize unweaned animals and feral cats. Additionally, shelters would be able to use revenues from dog license fees only as follows: 60 percent for free and low-cost sterilizations of feral cats and other animals owned by low-income persons, and 40 percent for medical assistance of feral cats and other animals owned by low-income persons. The measure establishes new civil penalties for violation of its provisions. It would also require animal rescue groups and other private shelters that adopt out animals transferred from local animal shelters to transfer to the public shelters 10 percent of the revenue generated from adoption activities.