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Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues January 2018
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-january-2018/local-issues-january-2018/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues January 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 -- This bill would allow visitors to all California state parks to bring animals when they […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-january-2018/state-issues-january-2018/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues March 2015
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/local-issues-march-2015/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New from Government Relations – January 2018
Happy New Year from all of us at the American Kennel Club! A new year means new bills and ordinances introduced at the federal, state, and local level that will affect responsible dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors. Twenty states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, are already in session. This means the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-january-2018/whats-new-government-relations-january-2018/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2015
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2015 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — House Bill 261 seeks to restrict tethering of dogs and to establish minimum outdoor enclosure requirements of 100 square feet for up to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/state-issues-march-2015/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New From AKC Government Relations March 2015
You’ve probably heard the philosophical question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” AKC club members may wish to ponder a similar question, “If your club does great things for dogs, do your lawmakers know?” Positive publicity in the media and in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/whats-new-february-march/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Record Number of Lawmakers Sign as AKC Meet the Breeds Honorary Chair
AKC GR had a record 120+ New York, New Jersey and Connecticut lawmakers sign on as Honorary Chairs for the 2015 AKC Meet the Breeds event, held in conjunction with “Westminster Weekend”. AKC Government Relations reached out to federal, state, and local lawmakers in the tri-state area with invitations to be listed as Honorary Chairs and to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/record-number-of-lawmakers-sign-as-akc-meet-the-breeds-honorary-chair/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Tales from the Trenches: Help Prevent Bad Dog Law
Guest columnist Patricia Johnson has bred, handled, and owned Best In Show Boston Terriers for 35 years. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit, an “AKC Gazette” breed columnist for Boston Terriers, served on her local animal advisory board for 9 years, and authored a pet disaster plan for her city. She owns Pat’s Grooming […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/tales-from-the-trenches-help-prevent-bad-dog-law/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues – February 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 277/SB 232 would establish the procedure by which a dog can be declared dangerous and would require the euthanization […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-february-2018/state-issues-february-2018/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in Government Relations – February 2018
Happy February! The American Kennel Club Government Relations team has been extremely busy this month as many state legislatures are in full swing. Make sure you check out the legislative updates to see what is going on in your state and community. [Link to updates section] Legislation moves quickly so it is also helpful to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-february-2018/whats-new-government-relations-february-2018/
| June 14, 2018