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Legislative Alerts
Missouri Senate To Consider Prohibiting BSL on MONDAY (April 28)
April 25, 2014 The Missouri Senate has just scheduled floor debate for the Senate version of the bill to prohibit Missouri counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. All current breed-specific ordinances in the state would also be voided. Those who reside or participate in dog events in Missouri are strongly encouraged to contact the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-senate-to-consider-prohibiting-bsl-on-monday-april-28/
| April 25, 2014
Legislative Alerts
New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Restrictions on Pet Sales on April 30
New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Restrictions on Pet Sales on April 30 April 25, 2014 The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider several measures on Wednesday, April 30, that create excessive restrictions on all breeders or pet shops who sell a pet. Among the many new requirements […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-city-to-consider-mandatory-sterilization-other-restrictions-o/
| April 25, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Maryland to Consider Two Bills to Overturn BSL Ruling on January 23
On Thursday, January 23, the Maryland General Assembly will once again consider bills to overturn a 2012 court ruling that declared all "pit bulls" as dangerous. Maryland residents are encouraged to contact the Maryland House Judiciary Committee and ask them to support overturning this discriminatory ruling. Residents are also encouraged to express any other comments […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-to-consider-two-bills-to-overturn-bsl-ruling-on-january-23/
| January 17, 2014
Legislative Alerts
TEXAS ALERT: Waco May Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has learned that the City of Waco, Texas, may soon consider a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. The idea is currently under development by the Waco Animal Welfare Advisory Board, and would have to appear before the City Council before it becomes law. The American Kennel Club strongly supports and actively promotes […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-alert-waco-may-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| July 9, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Canada Updates Regulations Regarding Importing Dogs
UPDATE (October 10): The new CFIA regulations apply to those that are classified as "commercial animals". The CFIA has specific guidelines for dogs that are being imported into Canada as pets. Contact the CFIA directly for further information on Canadian regulations regarding the importation of dogs. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which oversees […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/canada-updates-regulations-regarding-importing-dogs/
| October 9, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut Task Force to Investigate Dog and Cat Sales – October 16th Meeting
The State of Connecticut has appointed a task force to investigate the sale of dogs and cats in Connecticut and they are holding a public hearing in Fairfield on Wednesday, October 16th. Upon completion of these public hearings, it is expected that the task force will draft legislation for consideration in 2014. It is vitally […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-task-force-to-investigate-dog-and-cat-sales-october-16th-m/
| October 11, 2013
Legislative Alerts
USDA/APHIS FINALIZES RULE IMPACTING PET BREEDERS
Today, the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) released a finalized version of new federal regulations that narrow the definition of a “retail pet store” with the purpose of bringing internet-based pet breeders and sellers under the regulation of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The rule, originally proposed in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-aphis-finalizes-rule-impacting-pet-breeders/
| September 10, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana Alert: Westwego Expected To Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance
Various news reports have indicated that, in response to a well-publicized dog attack last month, Westwego City Councilmember Glenn Green intends to introduce an ordinance that would extend the city's current breed-specific ordinance to additional breeds and make keeping certain targeted breeds much more difficult. On principle, the American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes breed-specific legislation. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-alert-westwego-expected-to-consider-breed-specific-ordinance/
| April 12, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Maryland Legislative Recap
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned late yesterday without passing Senate Bill 160, which would have overturned the Tracey v. Solesky court of appeals ruling. The original ruling, issued in April 2012, declared all "pit bulls" as inherently dangerous and held landlords liable for any actions caused by these dogs on their properties. On reconsideration in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-legislative-recap/
| April 9, 2013
Legislative Alerts
Bill Seeks To Improve Maine’s Kennel Licensing Law
Maine LD 1239, sponsored by Representative Paul Davis, seeks to clarify, streamline, and promote fair animal welfare laws in Maine. The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes LD 1239 represents an improvement over current Maine law, and joins the Federation of Maine Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (Maine Federation) in support of LD 1239. Maine […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/bill-seeks-to-improve-maines-kennel-licensing-law/
| April 15, 2013