Virginia Information Update: Fauquier County to Consider Kennel Licensing Amendments on March 17
The Fauquier County (VA) Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Thursday, March 17, on clarifying amendments to zoning regulations governing small, non-commercial kennels in the county.  The purpose is to clarify and streamline the numerous permits and licenses currently required for many hobby breeders. Those who wish to comment may attend the public […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/virginia-information-update-fauquier-county-consider-kennel-licensing-amendments-march-17/ | March 14, 2022
CO Regulatory Info: PACFA Rules to Include Disclosure Requirements for Pet Stores, Other Licensees
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has proposed rule revisions to implement the changes from House Bill 1102 of 2021, which requires pet stores to disclose specific information to prospective dog purchasers. Under the proposal, pet stores are required to: On all advertisements, including websites and social media posts, include the purchase price of the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/co-regulatory-info-pacfa-rules-include-disclosure-requirements-pet-stores-licensees/ | March 14, 2022
Ohio Regulations: Amendments to Rules Impacting High Volume Breeders, Pet Stores, and Dog Brokers Proposed
As part of its required five-year review process, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has proposed extensive changes to regulations applying to high volume breeders, pet stores, and dog brokers.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages anyone potentially affected by the proposals to express their comments or concerns to ODA in one of the methods […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-regulations-amendments-rules-impacting-high-volume-breeders-pet-stores-dog-brokers-proposed/ | March 11, 2022
New York – Ask Your Lawmakers to Support Further Protections Against Insurance Breed Discrimination
This week, committees in the New York Assembly and Senate approved bills that would provide further protections against dog breed discrimination in homeowners insurance policies. Senate Bill 8315 is now pending a vote by the full Senate, and Assembly Bill 9284 could also be scheduled for a vote soon. It is important for New York […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-ask-lawmakers-support-protections-insurance-breed-discrimination/ | March 10, 2022
Maryland: House Committee to Vote on Non-Economic Damages Bills – Act Now!
Tomorrow, March 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm the Maryland House Judiciary Committee will be voting on a bill that would allow a person to receive damages for mental distress or emotional harm caused by the injury or death of a companion animal. The sponsor and supporters of House Bill 1375 are attempting to make it […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-house-committee-vote-non-economic-damages-bills-act-now/ | March 9, 2022
NJ Alert: Bills That Fail to Protect Ownership Interests Scheduled for March 14 Hearing – Express Opposition Today!
On Monday, March 14, the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee will consider two dog-related bills of serious concern to the American Kennel Club (AKC).  Among many other provisions, Senate Bill 333 seeks to permit courts, upon conviction, to order the forfeiture of any animal owned by an animal cruelty offender and the transfer […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-alert-bills-fail-protect-ownership-interests-scheduled-march-14-hearing-express-opposition-today/ | March 9, 2022
Maryland: Act Now to Oppose SB 877 Impacting Your Dog Ownership Rights!
The Maryland House Judicial Proceedings Committee will be holding a hearing on Senate Bill 877 tomorrow, March 8, 2022 at 1:00pm.  This bill addresses the issue of animals that are seized and the costs of their care during impoundment. AKC strongly believes that those who treat animals in a cruel manner should be held accountable […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-act-now-oppose-sb-877-impacting-dog-ownership-rights/ | March 7, 2022
KY Action Alert: Senate Meets at 4:00 TODAY (3/7), Act NOW to Oppose Animal Forfeiture Bill
The Kentucky Senate deferred action on Senate Bill 125 on Friday, so there is still time to call and send email messages to state senators asking them to “VOTE NO on SB 125.”  The Senate convenes again today at 4:00 p.m., and could vote on the bill this afternoon. SB 125 seeks to create a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ky-action-alert-senate-meets-400-today-3-7-act-now-oppose-animal-forfeiture-bill/ | March 7, 2022
Rhode Island Action Alert: “Lawyers for Animals” Bill to be Heard on March 10, 2022 – Express Opposition Today!
AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) encourages Rhode Island residents to take action as soon as possible on H. 7678, which seeks to create court-appointed legal advocates for animals. The bill will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee at a public hearing on Thursday, March 10, 2022, starting after the House session ends, at approximately […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-action-alert-lawyers-animals-bill-heard-march-10-2022-express-opposition-today/ | March 7, 2022
New York: Hearing on Monday (3/7) for More Protections Against Insurance Breed Discrimination
New York dog owners are encouraged to contact the Senate Insurance Committee TODAY in support of S. 8315, which would provide further protections against breed discrimination in homeowners insurance.  The committee will be considering the bill on Monday, March 7.  Scroll down for contact information. Summary: In 2021, a new law supported by AKC was […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-hearing-monday-3-7-protections-insurance-breed-discrimination/ | March 4, 2022

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