AKC Comments on U.S. Department of Transportation Proposal to Redefine “Service Animal”
Today, the American Kennel Club (AKC) submitted comments to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding its proposed regulation updates that would redefine “service animal” for the purpose of air travel. The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-comments-u-s-department-transportation-proposal-redefine-service-animal/
| April 6, 2020
MA Update: Committee Again Extends Consideration Period for Concerning Legislation
Last June, the Massachusetts General Court’s Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee accepted public testimony on H.1774, S. 114, H. 1757, H.1758, H. 1822, H. 1823, and S. 1204, which seek: to impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protection laws that exempt animal shelters […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-update-committee-extends-consideration-period-concerning-legislation/
| April 3, 2020
Edgewood, KY: City Council Member Proposes Dog Breeds Ban
On March 16, 2020, members of the Edgewood, Kentucky, city council discussed amendments to the city’s animal ordinance, including changes to vicious dog provisions. During the meeting, one council member proposed including a ban on Rottweilers and “pit bulls”. No action was taken. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports reasonable, enforceable, non-discriminatory laws to govern […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/edgewood-ky-city-council-member-proposes-dog-breeds-ban/
| April 3, 2020
North Carolina Info: Wildlife Resources Commission Proposes Amendments to Dog Training and Field Trials Rule
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is proposing amendments to the Dog Training and Field Trials rule. The rule is being amended to provide for the issuance of field trial permits online, and to make organizational and technical changes. The most significant change under the proposed amended rule would allow individuals who want to conduct […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-info-wildlife-resources-commission-proposes-amendments-dog-training-field-trials-rule/
| April 2, 2020
Georgia: Shelter-In-Place Order Pending, Ask Governor to Designate Pet Care Businesses as Essential
According to Governor Brian Kemp’s staff, an executive order will be issued tomorrow (4/3/20) that is anticipated to include shelter-in-place requirements. Georgia pet owners are urged to contact the governor’s office today and politely request that veterinarians and pet food/care businesses be designated as essential businesses/services and allowed to continue to operate subject to safe […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/georgia-shelter-place-order-pending-ask-governor-designate-pet-care-businesses-essential/
| April 2, 2020
Summary of Federal CARES Act
Dear AKC Club Officers and Delegates, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we recognize that many of your clubs have had to make significant sacrifices, including cancelling the shows and events that you rely on for your viability. We want to assist you in every way possible. We have received a number of inquiries about whether […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/summary-of-federal-cares-act/
| April 1, 2020