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CALIFORNIA - Sen. Speier's SB861, to repeal California's prohibition
on breed-specific local ordinances, was not taken up for a vote
before the legislature's summer adjournment. The bill would allow
cities and counties to enact breed-specific ordinances that require
mandatory spay/neuter or impose breeding restrictions on certain
breeds. The bill will be eligible for a vote when members return in
mid-August. For more information, and to find out how you can help,
please read our Legislative Alert
here
- Sen. Kehoe's SB914, which makes it a misdemeanor to sell any
dog under 8 weeks of age, passed the Assembly Appropriations
Committee and will now proceed to the Assembly floor. The bill does
exempt rescue groups and allows puppies less than 8 weeks old to be
sold with written approval of a licensed veterinarian.
- The City of Oakland has initially approved an ordinance which
limits residents to 3 dogs, institutes mandatory microchipping and
changes definitions for foster and rescue groups. A final vote on the
proposal is expected at the September 20th meeting.
COLORADO - The City of Aurora is considering a "pit bull" ban
similar to the one in Denver. The subcommittee, made of up 3 council
members, will review the proposal at an August 9th meeting. AKC has
sent a letter of opposition and dangerous dog packets to the council
members.
CONNECTICUT - Rep. Megna's H6543 failed to pass prior to the
adjournment of the legislature. The bill would have prohibited
insurers from considering a customer's breed of dog when setting
policy rates or minimum premiums. It also would have prohibited
insurers from using a dog's breed as the reason for canceling, not
renewing, or not issuing a policy.
- S1191 failed to pass the Joint Committee on Judiciary prior to
adjournment. The bill would have authorized the creation of trusts
for the care of domestic animals.
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With Congress in recess for the month of August and many other state
legislatures in adjournment, we bring you an abbreviated issue of
Taking Command this month. Readers will note that the City of
Denver's recent win over the right to keep it's breed ban in place,
despite state law to the contrary, has set off a new wave of
municipalities calling for breed-specific legislation. Concerned dog
owners are strongly encouraged to monitor their own communities, and
to contact the Canine Legislation department with news of any
proposals.
One positive way to combat negative legislation in your town is
to promote responsible dog ownership. What better way to do that
than to hold a Responsible Dog Ownership Day event in your area? For
more information on how you can join AKC and hundreds of dog clubs in
this September celebration, visit:
http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/index.cfm
Regards,
Stephanie Lane
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