Current News:
Michigan is considering four bills pertaining to the regulation of “large-scale commercial breeding kennels”.
On the heels of legislation adopted during last year’s session, the Oklahoma Commercial Pet Breeder Board is proposing amendments to regulations governing commercial pet breeders in the state.
West Virginia House Bill 2883 has been introduced again, but with some changes from last year’s version.
Legislation under consideration in New Hampshire, and set to be heard by committee on January 19, 2012, would establish new requirements for dog breeders, and would impose restrictions on ownership of dogs.
Indiana House Bill 1331 establishes the “Companion Animal Sterilization Fund”. The fund will be bankrolled by fees imposed on purchasers of unsterilized cats and dogs at retail, and by increasing fees collected from the annual pet food and specialty pet food inspection.
IThe Pasco County, Florida Board of County Commissioners is set to vote on proposed amendments to the county’s animal control ordinance.
