Pennsylvania to Consider Positive Consumer Protection Bill on Wednesday (2/8)
The Pennsylvania Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday (February 8) that would make several changes to the commonwealth's consumer protection laws. The AKC believes that many of the changes in the bill as introduced are positive and would protect the rights of the seller and provide […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pennsylvania-to-consider-positive-consumer-protection-bill-on-wednesday-2-8/
| February 7, 2017
APHIS Posts Additional Information Regarding Website Updates Involving AWA Licensee Information
APHIS has posted additional information regarding the online disclosure of information of those who are licensed under the Animal Welfare Act. Read the APHIS statement for more information.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/aphis-posts-additional-information-regarding-website-updates-involving-awa-licensee-information/
| February 7, 2017
APHIS Updates Policies on Public Information
USDA-APHIS, which oversees enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, has updated its policies on what information it provides to the general public.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/aphis-updates-policies-on-public-information/
| February 6, 2017
Neptune Beach (FL) Proposed Animal Ordinance Contains Problematic Sections
A proposed ordinance that contains provisions of concern to dog owners has passed first reading in Neptune Beach, Florida.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/neptune-beach-fl-proposed-animal-ordinance-contains-problematic-sections/
| February 3, 2017
Maryland Hearing on 2/7 to Consider Troublesome Expansion of Kennel Licensing Laws
The Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, February 7, that will significantly expand who must obtain a local kennel license.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-hearing-on-2-7-to-consider-troublesome-expansion-of-kennel-licensing-laws/
| February 3, 2017
Hawaii Action Needed: Committee to Hear Multiple Problematic Dog-Related Bills Tomorrow, Feb. 3
The Hawaii House of Representative's Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider several dog-related proposals on Friday, February 3, that severely restrict the rights of responsible dog owners.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-action-needed-committee-to-hear-multiple-problematic-dog-related-bills-tomorrow-feb-3/
| February 2, 2017