Neptune Beach, FL to Define Hobby Breeders and Restrict Pet Sales
The Neptune Beach City Council will discuss but not vote on a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders and will prohibit those who own a certain number of pets from selling ANY animals. The AKC urges responsible dog owners and breeders to attend the meeting and oppose this burdensome and ineffective ordinance before a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/neptune-beach-fl-hobby-breeders-restrict-pet-sales/
| November 12, 2015
New Jersey Info: Assembly Committees to Consider Service Dog, Pet Sales Monday, November 16
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 On Monday, November 16, 2015, two committees of the New Jersey Assembly will consider bills pertaining to dogs and sales regulations. The bills include: AB 2524 / SB 1877 – These companion bills provide that any person with disabilities accompanied by a guide or service dog, or any guide or service […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-assembly-committees-hearings-november-16-2015/
| November 11, 2015
Clark County, NV: Your Help Needed to Oppose Animal Control Changes That Harm Pets
The Clark County, NV County Commission will consider changes to their animal control code on Tuesday, November 17th which will negatively impact breeders, fanciers and dog owners. It is imperative that responsible owners and breeders contact their county commissioners and attend this meeting to oppose these changes. Clark County, NV is revising their existing breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/clark-nevada-oppose-animal-control-changes-harm-pets/
| November 11, 2015
WI Bill Allowing Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles Passes Senate- Contact the Governor
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a measure that would allow citizens to use reasonable force to enter a vehicle if it is believed that a person or domestic animal inside the vehicle is in imminent danger. The bill now goes to the governor and could be acted upon at any time. You may contact Governor […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wisconsin-ab308-governor/
| November 9, 2015
Ask MA Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services is scheduled to consider a bill on November 10 that would protect responsible dog owners by prohibiting insurance companies that offer homeowners insurance from refusing, cancelling, or imposing an increased premium on clients due to the specific breed of dog(s) kept on the property. Summary: Senate Bill 501, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-hearing-bsl-insurance/
| November 6, 2015