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Dallas Considers MSN, Pet Limits TODAY
The Dallas, Texas City Council Committee on Quality of Life will consider major changes to the Dallas animal control ordinance on Monday, April 28 at noon at the Dallas City Hall. The changes include mandatory spay/neuter, breeder permitting, limits on the number of pets that can be owned, stricter dangerous dog language, and a ban […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-considers-msn-pet-limits-today/
| April 28, 2008
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Palm Beach to Vote on Spay/Neuter and Hobby Breeder Ordinance Tuesday – Attendees Needed!
Palm Beach County Adopts Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Hobby Breeder Restrictions [February 6, 2008] Yesterday afternoon the Palm Beach County Commission voted 5-1 to restrict the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders. Commissioner Kanjian was the only member who voted to support the responsible dog owners and breeders of Palm Beach County. AKC thanks all […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-palm-beach-to-vote-on-spay-neuter-and-hobby-breeder-ordinance-t/
| February 1, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Reintroduced New Jersey Bill Bad News For Breeders
Assemblyman Neil Cohen and Assemblywoman Joan Voss have introduced Assembly Bill 1591, a bill which threatens the rights of responsible breeders in New Jersey. This bill is a reintroduction of 2006’s AB 3401. Fanciers, concerned dog owners, and responsible breeders should immediately contact their representatives in the New Jersey State Legislature, and the members of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reintroduced-new-jersey-bill-bad-news-for-breeders/
| January 18, 2008
Legislative Alerts
WI Commercial Breeder/Consumer Protection Bills To Be Considered Thursday
Wisconsin Senate Bill 308 and Assembly Bill 567 will be considered at a joint public hearing of the Senate Committee on Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Workforce Development, Technical Colleges and Consumer Protection, and the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy. The hearing will take place this Thursday, January 10th, at 11AM, in Room […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wi-commercial-breeder-consumer-protection-bills-to-be-considered-thurs/
| January 8, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Wisconsin Commercial Breeder/Consumer Protection Bills Introduced
Two new bills have been introduced in Wisconsin, both of which seek to regulate those classified as commercial breeders and provide remedies for purchasers of dogs. Assembly Bill 567, sponsored by Representative Lothian, has been assigned to the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy; its companion, Senate Bill 308, is sponsored by Senator […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wisconsin-commercial-breeder-consumer-protection-bills-introduced/
| November 9, 2007
Legislative Alerts
US Senate Passes 2007 Farm Bill
Late Friday the US Senate passed their version of the 2007 Farm Bill. Below is a summary of provisions affecting dogs. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) has announced that his amendment to the Senate Farm Bill to protect the health of puppies imported into the United States has been accepted. The measure will require that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-senate-passes-2007-farm-bill/
| December 17, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Mandator Spay/Neuter Bill In New Mexico Dies
Representative Gutierrez’s office has confirmed that HB 1106, the Pet Owner Responsibility Act will not move forward this session. Congratulations to the fanciers and concerned dog owners who took the time to educate their legislators about this important issue. New Mexico Bill to Make Spay and Neuter Mandatory [Wednesday, February 14, 2007 New Mexico […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandator-spay-neuter-bill-in-new-mexico-dies/
| March 9, 2007
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE! Action Needed in San Antonio
The San Antonio City Council will meet August 31st at 9am to consider the 5-Year Strategic Plan, which currently includes a proposed spay/neuter ordinance, breeder permits and a bill of rights for animals. It is imperative that concerned dog owners and fanciers attend this meeting and email council members and staff to educate them about […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-action-needed-in-san-antonio/
| August 10, 2006
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Update! Sacramento Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance Vote Tuesday
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will take a vote on the proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance at their next meeting, Tuesday, August 15th. Supervisors had previously discussed the issue at the August 1st meeting but did not have enough time to hear all the testimony. Concerned dog owners and fanciers are urgently needed to attend […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-sacramento-mandatory-spay-neuter-ordinance-vote-tuesday/
| August 11, 2006
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Bill Bad News for Breeders
Assemblyman Neil Cohen has introduced Assembly Bill 3401, a bill which threatens the rights of responsible breeders in the state of New Jersey. Fanciers, concerned dog owners and responsible breeders should immediately contact their representatives in the New Jersey State Legislature and oppose this bill. The bill defines a "breeder" as any person who sells […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-bill-bad-news-for-breeders/
| August 2, 2006