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Fanciers Tackle Breed-Specific Legislation in 2005
2005 is already shaping up to be a busy year for the American
Kennel Club, fanciers, concerned dog owners, and other groups who
work to oppose breed-specific legislation (BSL). With a myriad of
local BSL ordinances pending across the country and the recent
introduction of S247 in Oklahoma, S188 in New Mexico, and H78 in
Georgia, the Canine Legislation department needs your help! (For more
information on these bills, please check "Around the Nation", below,
or visit our
Legislative Alerts page)
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Read the full article.
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ARIZONA - Rep. Nelson's H2302 increases penalties for animal
cruelty. The bill adds requirements for necessary food, water,
shelter and basic care. H2302 was referred to both the House
Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Rules.
- Rep. Downing is sponsoring H2489, a bill that establishes
animal fighting as a Class 5 felony. The bill further provides
penalties for training animals to fight, holding a fight on premises,
or attending a fight. H2489 was referred to the House Committee on
Judiciary and the House Committee on Rules.
See news from other states.
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The Council of State Governments (CSG), an organization that monitors
state legislation and works to educate state leaders with about
emerging trends and issues impacting their constituents, recently
adopted a formal resolution opposing the use of the term "guardian"
in reference to animal ownership. The resolution further opposes
legislation that allows for owners to recover non-economic damages
for the loss or injury of a pet, livestock or other animals.
Read the resolution.
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Those of you who subscribe to our Legislative Alerts service are
already aware of the many hot issues that are springing up all over
the country. I'm pleased to say that, as quickly as AKC can get the
word out about these measures, the fancy has been equally swift in
their responses to our calls to action. Your early preparation and
attention to these issues has paid off, with several negative bills
being struck early in the session. Legislators may still be settling
into their new offices, but the dog fancy appears well-organized and
informed. Keep up the good work!
Regards,
Stephanie P. Lane
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