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Legislative Alerts
Nevada: Washoe County Considering Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Stricter Kennel Permits
AKC has learned that the Washoe County Commission (Nevada) is considering a proposal that would require anyone who wishes to own more than three dogs to apply for a variance permit and have their dogs sterilized.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-washoe-county-considering-mandatory-spay-neuter-stricter-kennel-permits/
| July 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CA Action Alert (Updated): AB 485 Scheduled for Committee Hearing July 17 ‘ Contact Members Now!
It is imperative that all California residents contact the members of the Committee and their state senator and express opposition to AB 485, which is scheduled for consideration by the State Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on Monday, July 17. The bill seeks to prohibit pet retailers from selling pets (including dogs, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-action-alert-updated-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-hearing-july-17-contact-members-now/
| July 11, 2017
Legislative Alerts
MASS. ACTION ALERT: JOINT JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER GUARDIANSHIP, REGISTRY BILLS ON JULY 18
The Massachusetts' General Court's Joint Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider two bills of great concern to the American Kennel Club at its Tuesday, July 18, hearing. H.2290 seeks to change the legal status of pets from personal property to companion animals, while H.852 seeks to establish an animal abuse registry and impose certain additional […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mass-action-alert-joint-judiciary-committee-to-consider-guardianship-registry-bills-on-july-18/
| July 6, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Assembly to Consider Bill Infringing on Ownership Rights
The New Jersey Assembly could consider a bill as soon as Thursday, June 22, that allows for the seizure and permanent forfeiture of animals taken pursuant to an allegation 'but without a conviction'of animal cruelty.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-assembly-to-consider-bill-infringing-on-ownership-rights/
| June 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CA Action Alert: AB 485 Scheduled for Committee Hearing June 26 ‘ Start Contacting Members Now!
Assembly Bill 485'which seeks to prohibit pet retailers from selling pets (including dogs, cats and rabbits) unless the animals were obtained from a public animal control agency or shelter, a shelter maintained by a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, a humane society shelter, or a nonprofit rescue or adoption organization'is scheduled for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-action-alert-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-hearing-june-26-start-contacting-members-now/
| June 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Providence, RI, on Verge of Enacting Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Dog Ownership Limits
AKC Government Relations has just learned that the City Council of Providence, Rhode Island, recently passed a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and animal ownership limits. The proposal would require all dogs six months of age or older to be spayed or neutered unless a person acquires a dog breeding permit.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/providence-ri-on-verge-of-enacting-mandatory-spay-neuter-dog-ownership-limits/
| June 7, 2017
Legislative Alerts
California Action Alert: AB 485 to be Voted on Today
The American Kennel Club (AKC) emphatically supports freedom of choice in selecting a pet. AKC actively promotes efforts to ensure that people are educated, understand the demands of responsible ownership and have access to a pet that is right for them.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-action-alert-ab-485-to-be-voted-on-today/
| May 30, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CALIFORNIA ALERT: AB 485 SCHEDULED FOR COMMITTEE VOTE ON WED., MAY 17 ‘ EXPRESS OPPOSITION NOW
Assembly Bill 485 is scheduled for consideration and a vote by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 17. Like many other measures that reference 'retail pet sales" or "pet stores", this measure is aimed squarely at restricting the availability of purpose-bred dogs and cats. California residents are strongly urged to contact members of the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-alert-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-vote-on-wed-may-17-express-opposition-now/
| May 12, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Urge NY Assembly to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Homeowner’s Insurance
The NY Assembly is expected to vote soon on a bill that would prohibit homeowner's insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urge-ny-assembly-to-support-bill-prohibiting-breed-discrimination-in-homeowners-insurance-2/
| May 5, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Riverside, CA, Continues Effort to Develop Breeder Licensing, Retail Sales Ban
The Land Use Committee of the City of Riverside's City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 8th. The agenda includes the consideration of drafting laws that would ban the retail sales of pets and require breeder licensing.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-ca-continues-effort-to-develop-breeder-licensing-retail-sales-ban/
| May 3, 2017