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Legislative Alerts Ulster County (NY) Considering Breeder Regulations on Wednesday (8/12)
The Ulster County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Wednesday on a proposal that would regulate hobby breeders residing in the county.  County residents are encouraged to consider attending the hearing and contact the county legislators to express concerns with the proposal as currently written.  The meeting information is as follows: Public Hearing on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ulster-county-ny-considering-breeder-regulations-on-wednesday-8-12/ | August 10, 2015
Legislative Alerts Ulster County, NY Update: Hobby Breeder Regulations to Be Discussed in October
The Ulster County Legislature has made numerous changes to the proposal that would regulate dog breeders and sellers in the county, and a public hearing will be held in October. The Ulster County Legislature is demonstrating a willingness to listen to constituents on this proposal, and residents are encouraged to continue contacting the legislators to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ulster-county-october-hearing/ | September 17, 2015
Legislative Alerts Ulster County, NY Update: Hobby Breeder Regulations Vote Tabled
The Ulster County Legislature has decided to not proceed with a vote on an ordinance that would have regulated breeders and imposed kennel requirements that were not in the best interest of dogs.  The AKC was pleased to assist the efforts of local clubs and hobbyists who worked tirelessly to educate the legislature on the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ulster-county-proposal-tabled/ | August 19, 2015
Legislative Alerts NC Senate Considering Bill to Allow Law Enforcement to Adopt Retired Service Animals
The North Carolina Senate is expected to vote on a bill on July 29 that would allow law enforcement in Raleigh and cities and towns in Mecklenburg County the opportunity to adopt the animals they worked with, once those animals have retired from service. The American Kennel Club supports House Bill 199, which will ensure […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-law-enforcement-animals-senate-vote/ | July 22, 2015
Legislative Alerts New York Legislature Passes Three Measures Impacting Dog Owners, Hunting Dogs
The New York Legislature has adjourned and will likely not reconvene until 2016.  Prior to adjournment, three bills were passed that would directly impact dog owners.  The bills must still be sent to the governor for his approval or veto: Assembly Bill 6626/Senate Bill 5372 – Allowing Service/Therapy Dogs to Accompany Domestic Violence Victims: The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-adjournment/ | June 30, 2015
Legislative Alerts Oregon State Senate to Vote on Debarking Ban MONDAY, June 15th
June 12, 2015 The Oregon State Senate is scheduled to vote on House Bill 3494 on Monday, June 15th and your opposition is needed! The measure will ban the practice of debarking unless it is medically necessary to treat an injury, illness, or congenital defect.  This legislation restricts the rights of responsible dog owners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oregon-state-senate-to-vote-on-debarking-ban-monday-june-15th/ | June 12, 2015
Legislative Alerts PA Committee to Consider Legislation Impacting Field Trials/Dog Training
June 12, 2015 The Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, June 16, that would make several changes regarding dog training areas, including providing protections for dogs actively training or participating in field trials. Background: Senate Bill 77 creates a number of new provisions, including: Making it unlawful […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pa-committee-to-consider-legislation-impacting-field-trials-dog-training/ | June 12, 2015
Legislative Alerts PA Senate to Consider Legislation Impacting Field Trials/Dog Training
June 17, 2015 The Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee has approved Senate Bill 77, which would make several changes regarding dog training areas, including providing protections for dogs actively training or participating in field trials. Read AKC’s previous legislative alert for more information on this bill.  The bill is now under consideration by the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pa-senate-to-consider-legislation-impacting-field-trials-dog-training/ | June 17, 2015
Legislative Alerts Ask NY Senate to Allow Service/Therapy Dogs to Accompany Domestic Violence Victims
June 11, 2015 The New York Assembly has approved a bill that would allow victims of domestic violence to bring their service or therapy dogs with them if they need to go to an emergency shelter. The AKC supports Assembly Bill 6626, which recognizes the important role these animals provide, and the complex dynamic involving […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-ny-senate-to-allow-service-therapy-dogs-to-accompany-domestic-violence-victims/ | June 11, 2015
Legislative Alerts NY Considering Bill to Clarify Rules for Hunting Dogs
June 8, 2015 The New York Assembly Agriculture Committee is considering a bill tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9) that would make some changes and clarifications to the laws regarding hunting dogs. Assembly Bill 7220 deals with dogs recovered or seized by local law enforcement for being at-large.  Under the provisions of this bill, a hunting dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-considering-bill-to-clarify-rules-for-hunting-dogs/ | June 8, 2015

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