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Legislative Alerts
Attention MA Fanciers: Calls Needed Now!
The AKC has learned that Massachusetts's budget bill was sent to conference committee late last week. Thanks in large part to lobbying efforts by purebred dog fanciers, the Senate version of the bill does not appear to contain any language that will impact breeders. However, the House version does still include an amendment that would […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/attention-ma-fanciers-calls-needed-now/
| June 1, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Breed-Specific Legislation Considered in Boston
Attention Boston dog owners! Councillors Rob Consalvo and James Kelly have introduced an ordinance that requires residents to register their "pit bulls" with the city at a cost of $50 annually. Pit bulls are defined as American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, or any mix of those breeds. The measure also […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breed-specific-legislation-considered-in-boston/
| April 28, 2004
Legislative Alerts
California Bill Will Hurt Responsible Breeders
California legislators are once again attempting to regulate hobby breeders. Introduced by Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, AB2513 establishes the "Humane Control of Dog and Cat Overpopulation Act of 2004." The bill will: Prohibit the sale of unaltered dogs and cats unless the seller has obtained a permit. Create two types of permits. The first will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-will-hurt-responsible-breeders/
| April 30, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Continued Help Needed to Fight Boston BSL
Despite opposition from concerned dog owners and fanciers at a public hearing in Boston on Thursday, April 29th, legislators appear resolute in their support of a breed-specific ordinance. The proposal now heads to committee for further consideration. If enacted, the measure would: Require residents to register their "pit bulls" with the city at a cost […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/continued-help-needed-to-fight-boston-bsl/
| May 4, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Updated: Final Draft of NC Legislation Released
On April 22nd, the North Carolina House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition of Unwanted and Abandoned Companion Animals gave final approval to this legislation (see link below). The bill will next be introduced in the House of Representatives when it convenes on May 10th, where the measure will be assigned to a committee. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-final-draft-of-nc-legislation-released/
| April 23, 2004
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Massachusetts Breeder Licensing
The Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners reports the following: On March 24, 2004, H4537 was voted out of the Steering Committee and sent to the House floor listed with low priority, not requiring a vote for approval. Rep. James Eldridge (D, Acton) blocked it so the next […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-massachusetts-breeder-licensing/
| March 26, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Responsible Breeders Face Nationwide Concerns
In recent months, responsible breeders all across the country have faced an increasing threat of restrictions on their right to breed, both at the municipal and state level. The defeat of proposed legislation in Virginia and Oklahoma was a positive victory for the purebred dog fancy, but introduction of similar proposals is likely in the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/responsible-breeders-face-nationwide-concerns/
| February 6, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Dog Ownership Under Fire
In recent years, responsible dog owners across the country have faced an increasing threat to their right to own and breed dogs. The concept of replacing the term animal "owner" with "guardian" in city codes was first introduced in San Francisco several years ago by an extreme animal rights group. Since then, several cities and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dog-ownership-under-fire/
| February 24, 2004
Legislative Alerts
North Carolina Considers Breeding Restrictions
Attention North Carolina dog owners and breeders! Last fall, North Carolina co-speaker of the House Jim Black established the House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition of Unwanted and Abandoned Companion Animals. Its purpose was to evaluate the state's animal care and control laws. Specifically, the committee was charged with studying North Carolina's animal […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-considers-breeding-restrictions/
| February 23, 2004
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Considers Banning Debarking
Legislation (H4397) has been introduced in West Virginia that would prohibit debarking or surgical silencing of dogs. Violators would face fines of $400-$1,000 and/or up to six months in jail. H4397 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, and help is needed to defeat this misguided bill. Much misinformation exists about debarking of dogs. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-considers-banning-debarking/
| February 19, 2004