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Legislative Alerts
NC ALERT: Strict Breeder Bill To Be Heard On Tuesday, June 30!
Senate Bill 460, a bill which regulates breeders and infringes on the rights of responsible dog owners, will be heard in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, June 30. All responsible dog breeders and owners in North Carolina are encouraged to attend the hearing on Tuesday in opposition to the bill. We need to show […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-alert-strict-breeder-bill-to-be-heard-on-tuesday-june-30/
| June 26, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Strict Ohio Breeder Bill to be Heard on Wednesday, June 24
Ohio House Bill 124 will be considered by the Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, June 24. HB 124 seeks to strictly regulate commercial breeders who produce nine litters of puppies or at least forty puppies in any given calendar year, including. Imposing strict engineering standards (including cage sizes, temperature range, etc.) […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/strict-ohio-breeder-bill-to-be-heard-on-wednesday-june-24/
| June 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA SB 250 to be Heard in Business and Professions Committee
Senate Bill 250 has been referred to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee and will be heard next Tuesday, June 30th. It is vital that concerned fanciers, dog owners, breeders, and clubs immediately notify the committee members of their ongoing opposition to the measure. We are still awaiting the amendments that Senator Florez promised as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-sb-250-to-be-heard-in-business-and-professions-committee/
| June 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Attend the Illinois Breeder Task Force Meeting on June 22
The first meeting of the Illinois Joint Task Force on Breeders and Pet Stores will be held on Monday, June 22, at 9:00 a.m. The AKC encourages responsible dog owners, fanciers, and breeders to attend or submit written comments and help educate the Task Force on responsible breeding and dog ownership. This Task Force was […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/attend-the-illinois-breeder-task-force-meeting-on-june-22/
| June 19, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Moves to Collect Sales Tax on Pet Sales
The California Board of Equalization (BOE) has sent letters to several breeders in California informing them that they need a Seller’s Permit and are required to pay sales tax on puppies and dogs they have sold. Although the letter states that this information was obtained through the AKC website, please be assured that the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-moves-to-collect-sales-tax-on-pet-sales/
| June 17, 2009
Press Releases
Breed Club Specialties at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Mark AKC Milestone
In celebration of the American Kennel Club’s 125th Anniversary, the ninth annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship becomes a regular AKC conformation event. The AKC will waive the invitational format allowing all exhibitors to enter. In addition the show will offer all regular classes and the potential for dogs to earn an AKC Championship title at this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/breed-club-specialties-at-akc-eukanuba-national-championship-mark-akc/
| June 15, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Consideration Continues on Tennessee Breeders Bills
Tennessee House Bill 386 and Senate Bill 258, which seek to regulate certain breeders in the Volunteer State, continue to be debated by the Tennessee Legislature. The American Kennel Clubs Government Relations Department (GR) is aware of several potential amendments to HB 386 and SB 258, and continues to work with AKCs Tennessee federation, the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/consideration-continues-on-tennessee-breeders-bills/
| June 12, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Welcomes 2009 Summer Interns
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome four students participating in the 2009 AKC® Internship Program. The program isgeared towards college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs and is designed to further their professional development, as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in both AKC operations and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-2009-summer-interns/
| June 11, 2009
Press Releases
Deb Hoff and Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club Win Inaugural Diane Albers Memorial Disaster Relief Award
Albers Award Honors Extraordinary Community Service in Disaster Preparedness and Relief The American Kennel Club and AKC Companion Animal Recovery are pleased to announce that Deb Hoff and the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club have been named the first recipient of the Diane Albers Memorial Disaster Relief Award. Established in memory of former AKC Delegate Diane Albers, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/deb-hoff-and-fargo-moorhead-kennel-club-win-inaugural-diane-albers-mem/
| June 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Strict Ohio Breeder Bill to be Heard on Tuesday, June 9
Ohio Senate Bill 95 will be considered by the Ohio Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee today, Tuesday, June 9. SB 95 seeks to impose breeder oversight in Ohio, including: Defining a "regulated dog breeding kennel" as an establishment that keeps, houses, and maintains adult breeding dogs that produce either at least […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/strict-ohio-breeder-bill-to-be-heard-on-tuesday-june-9/
| June 9, 2009