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Attention Louisville Dog Owners
The Louisville Metro Council Committee on Government Administration, Rules, Ethics, and Audit Agenda will meet at 4pm Monday, February 27th to discuss the proposed changes to the animal control ordinance. It is critical that fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their council members and ask them to oppose this measure. The American Kennel Club and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/attention-louisville-dog-owners/
| February 24, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Update: VT Ear Cropping Bill Scheduled for Hearing
The Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs reports that S250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont, has been scheduled for a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee on March 15th. Time and location are yet to be determined. Dog owners are strongly encouraged to attend the hearing and urge opposition to the bill! Vermont […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-vt-ear-cropping-bill-scheduled-for-hearing/
| February 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
VT Ear Cropping Bill Moves Forward
S250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont, passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday and now moves to the full Senate. The bill was amended slightly to clarify that owners will not be penalized if they have their dogs' ears cropped in another state where the practice is legal. The new […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/vt-ear-cropping-bill-moves-forward/
| February 1, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Help Urgently Needed to Stop VT Ear Cropping Bill!
$250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont, passed the full Senate and now moves to the House for consideration. Dog owners are strongly urged to contact their Representatives immediately and ask them to oppose the bill! What the Bill Does: Under S250, owners who crop ears in Vermont will face a civil penalty […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/help-urgently-needed-to-stop-vt-ear-cropping-bill/
| February 9, 2006
Legislative Alerts
‘Pit Bull’ Bill Introduced Again in New Jersey
Sen. Sharpe James has once again introduced his annual version of the Responsible Pit Bull Ownership Licensing Act (S801). Nearly identical legislation was introduced and soundly defeated in two previous sessions. S801 would allow a municipality to: Require a special license for all "pit bulls" ($150-700)—including "American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pit-bull-bill-introduced-again-in-new-jersey/
| January 24, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Colorado Bill Would Once Again Permit BSL (UPDATED)
UPDATE! The Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs reports that S54 was heard by the Local Government committee today on Tuesday, January 24th. 8 witnesses testified in opposition to the bill, including the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs, with only one in support. The committee subsequently voted 4-3 to defeat the bill and then postponed it […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-bill-would-once-again-permit-bsl-updated/
| January 25, 2006
Legislative Alerts
VT Considers Ban on Ear Cropping
Sen. Ann Cummings has introduced S250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont. Violators would face a civil penalty of up to $3,000 for a first offense. Those who commit subsequent violations or who perform the procedure without anesthesia would face criminal charges. The bill does not prohibit owning, showing, buying or selling a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/vt-considers-ban-on-ear-cropping/
| January 4, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Dog Owners Face Multiple BSL Threats
AKC and dog owners in Illinois are organizing against state and city measures that ban or severely restrict specific breeds of dogs. Phone calls, e-mails, and letters to legislators are urgently needed to stop these unfair proposals: State of Illinois HB4212: Introduced by Rep. Michael Tryon on December 1st, HB4212 would permit cities to regulate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-dog-owners-face-multiple-bsl-threats/
| December 2, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Attention El Paso Dog Owners
The City of El Paso's Health and Public Safety Legislative Committee will hear a new animal control ordinance at its October 12th meeting. The proposal - a complete rewrite of the city's animal code - contains a $75 litter permit and restricts breeders to only one litter per year. Additionally, owners will be required to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/attention-el-paso-dog-owners/
| October 4, 2005
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Prince George’s County, MD Considers Repeal of Breed-Specific Ordinance
The Prince George's County Health, Education and Human Services Committee passed CB-10 in September. The ordinance will be heard before the full City Council on October 25 at 10 am in the County Administration Building. To show continued support for this important measure, concerned dog owners are encouraged to attend an organizational meeting held by […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-prince-georges-county-md-considers-repeal-of-breed-specific-ord/
| October 3, 2005