[ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC Legislative alert - SF, CA
- From: RihadinK9@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:07:19 EST
San Francisco Passes Breed-Specific Mandatory Spay/Neuter [Thursday,
November 17, 2005]
Yesterday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a
breed-specific ordinance that will require "pit bull" owners in the city and
county to spay or neuter their dogs unless they obtain a $100 breeding permit.
The legislation defines "pit bulls" as American Pit Bull Terriers, American
Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and any dog displaying the
physical traits of these breeds. Fines for failing to comply range from $100
to $1000 and can, on the second offense, include six months in county jail.
The ordinance was passed despite strong opposition from AKC, other animal
interest groups, and responsible dog owners.
In the past it would have been illegal for a California municipality to
enact any type of breed-specific legislation. That all changed last month with
the passage of SB861, a law which allows local governments to pass
breed-specific mandatory spay/neuter as long as no breed of dog is determined
to be
dangerous or vicious. AKC and purebred dog owners opposed that measure as
well,
believing stronger enforcement of California's existing dangerous dog law
would
better protect communities.
San Francisco's new legislation does provide for limited exceptions,
allowing owners who own "show dogs" or who are preparing to breed to apply for
a
breeding permit. Owners must prove that the dogs are registered with the
American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club or the American Dog Breeders
Association,
and that their dog conforms to the breed standard of the registering
organization. Show dog owners must prove that the dog competed in at least one
approved dog show in the last 365 days or that they have submitted the
paperwork to
participate in an approved dog show.
Additional details about the ordinance, including strict regulations for
those who choose to breed their "pit bulls," can be found at:
_http://www.sfgov.org/site/
uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/
materials/051607.pdf_
(http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/materials/051607.pdf)
.
San Francisco's ordinance will take effect January 5, 2006.
Ginger Cleary, Rome, GA
"Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not
have, nor do they deserve, either one." Benjamin Franklin.
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