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UPDATE: The El Paso City Council voted 6-2 on August 10th to postpone a vote on the pet ban until October 5th to allow changes and further discussion to the ordinance. Go to www.pijac.org for more information.
GEORGIA BILL [UPDATE: At a public hearing held on July 1st, the Georgia Department of Agriculture adopted proposed amendments to increase licensing fees by 100% for animal shelters, kennels, pet dealers and stables. Check out www.pijac.org for more information.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has published a proposed rule amending regulations for the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act.
Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Samuel S. Farr (D-CA) introduced companion bills in the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, titled the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (PUPS).
[UPDATE: A planned vote by the San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare, at its August 12th meeting, to recommend a ban on the sale of pets was further delayed following a more than 3-hour long hearing at which opponents packed the room. Go to www.pijac.org for more information.
The title of their organization is the Humane Society of the United States.
They have told us how they have been off to Haiti saving dogs and other animals after
earthquakes did damage. (Although the small island is known to not have many, if any, dogs)
Proposition B specifically targets those who are already licensed and inspected by the
Missouri Department of Agriculture and who are in compliance with state and federal laws.
A bill that has been on the “inactive file” was just sent to the Assembly floor for a final vote before the legislature adjourns for the year.
The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has announced it will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2010 concerning a proposed rulemaking from 2009.
The Memphis City Council is considering an amendment to the city’s Animal and Fowl chapter of the Code of Ordinances to require mandatory spay/neuter of cats over the age of 6 months and dogs that weigh 30 pounds or more.
