Tomorrow (March 11), Maryland House Economic Matters Committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that, among other provisions, would require annual registration for all dog breeders, and $50 birth certificates for every puppy whelped. The costs would be put into account to support shelters and spay/neuter programs, along with supporting administration and enforcement of the new program.
If you have not already done so, it is important that you contact the Members of the House Economic Matters Committee before the hearing scheduled for 1:00pm tomorrow, March 11.
Let them know the impact this legislation would have on small breeders, and especially you. For talking points and additional information, please see the previous alert.
For Committee members contact information, click on the link following their name.
Kriselda Valderrama, Chair
Charakoudian Long, Vice Chair
AKC Government Relations and the Responsible Dog Owners of Maryland are closely monitoring legislation in Maryland impacting dog owners. For questions or more information, contact AKC GR at doglaw@akc.org.