Minnesota Regulatory Info: Board of Animal Health Creates New Dog Import Regulations to Help Prevent African Swine Fever
Last week, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced a new 10-day quarantine requirement for dogs imported into Minnesota from countries that have had a recent outbreak of, or are endemic for, African Swine Fever (ASF).  According to the World Organisation for Animal Health’s World Animal Health Information System, those countries are located in Africa, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/minnesota-regulatory-info-board-animal-health-creates-new-dog-import-regulations-help-prevent-african-swine-fever/ | September 24, 2020
Michigan: Ask the House to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Legislation
A bill continues to advance in Michigan that would prevent local governments from passing laws banning or restricting specific breeds. Municipalities would still be permitted to enact other dangerous and potentially dangerous dog laws, so long as these laws do not target specific breeds. The AKC supports House Bill 4035, which protects the rights of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-ask-house-support-ban-breed-specific-legislation/ | September 24, 2020
California Governor Signs Multiple Animal-Related Bills
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills impacting dog owners, exhibitors, and sellers in the state: Assembly Bill 2257 – This bill addresses concerns raised by a law passed in 2019 that requires certain independent contractors to be treated as employees. The concern was raised that this could require clubs to provide benefits, workers […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-governor-signs-multiple-animal-related-bills/ | September 23, 2020
Your 2020 Election Guide
Election Day 2020 is Tuesday, November 3. This year, the U.S. President, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, 13 governorships, and countless other state and local elections will be contested. To preserve the future of purebred dogs, it’s important to identify dog-friendly candidates and use your […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/2020-election-guide/ | September 16, 2020
Kittery, Maine Update: Proposed Animal Ordinance Proceeding, Beach Access Working Group to be Formed
After cancelling a September 9th special meeting to receive public input on proposed restrictions on dogs at public beaches, the Kittery, Maine, Town Council voted on Monday, September 14, 2020, to schedule a vote on proposed changes that clarify language dealing with feral cats, barking (disturbing the peace), definition improvements, and dog waste removal requirements.  […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kittery-maine-update-proposed-animal-ordinance-proceeding-beach-access-working-group-formed/ | September 15, 2020
Ask Michigan Committee to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Dog Laws Tomorrow (9/15)
The Michigan House Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to consider a bill tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, that seeks to protect the rights of responsible dog owners in the state by prohibiting municipalities from enacting breed-specific policies.  This would be a significant step forward for Michigan dog owners, as there are several localities that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-michigan-committee-support-ban-breed-specific-dog-laws-tomorrow-9-15/ | September 14, 2020
Michigan: COVID Liability Bill Could Be Considered Tomorrow, September 15
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider a bill relating to protecting various groups, industries, and people from liability for claims relating to exposure to COVID-19. House Bill 6030 may be of interest to those clubs with concerns about conducting their events while under a higher-than-normal exposure to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-covid-liability-bill-considered-tomorrow-september-15/ | September 14, 2020
Kittery, Maine Update: Today’s Public Hearing Postponed on Proposed Ordinance Restricting Dogs at Beaches
The special meeting in Kittery, Maine, that was originally scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, to receive public input on proposed restrictions on dogs at public beaches, has been postponed due to an uptick in York County COVID cases. At the upcoming September 14, 2020, Town Council meeting, an agenda item will include discussing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kittery-maine-update-todays-public-hearing-postponed-proposed-ordinance-restricting-dogs-beaches/ | September 9, 2020
Michigan: COVID Liability Bill to be Considered Tomorrow (September 9)
Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 9), the Michigan House Judiciary Committee is expected to consider a series of bills relating to protecting various groups, industries, and people from liability for claims relating to exposure to COVID-19. House Bill 6030 may be of interest to those clubs with concerns about conducting their events while under a higher-than-normal exposure […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-covid-liability-bill-considered-tomorrow-september-9/ | September 8, 2020
Florida: Pasco County to Consider Limits on Pet Store Sourcing on September 8
The Pasco County Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, on a proposed ordinance that seeks to limit pet stores in the county to offering only dogs and cats obtained from an animal shelter or an animal rescue organization. The proposed definition of “animal rescue organization” would exclude breeders and entities […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-pasco-county-consider-limits-pet-store-sourcing-september-8/ | September 4, 2020

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