March 1, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/utah-ask-legislature-support-working-dogs-dog-shows-call-today/
Please forward to those who live or participate in dog events in Utah:
A bill is quickly moving through the Utah Legislature that could protect dog
shows, working dogs, and pet choice in the state.
This is the last week of session, so it is important that you contact your
State Representative and State Senator today and ask them to support House Bill
476. Scroll down for contact information.
Bill Summary:
House Bill 476, which is currently pending a vote by the full House of
Representatives, has the innocuous title of “Local Agriculture Amendments”.
When you look closer, though, you will see that it actually protects animal
events, businesses, and many animal owners from restrictive local laws and
regulations.
It protects “animal enterprises”, which is broadly defined as a “commercial or
academic enterprise” that uses or sells animals for profit or exhibition, among
many other uses. This includes animal competitions and exhibitions. It would
also protect “working animals”, which includes animals “used for a specific
function in commerce”, including education or exhibition.
These broad terms would seem to protect working animals, including livestock
guardian dogs, and animals used in exhibition or competition that generate
commerce in the state.
The bill would also protect legitimate retail pet stores from being shut down
or restricted. This is important in protecting pet choice and consumer
protection in the state. For more information on this issue and AKC’s
position, visit www.akcgr.org/petchoice.
Talking Points:
Dog shows and other AKC dog events have a significant impact on local Utah
economies. In addition, dogs can provide numerous benefits to farmers and
others working in agriculture in the state. House Bill 476 would ensure that
local governments do not pass any laws that would restrict or ban legitimate
animal competitions, businesses, or humane uses of working animals (likely
including show dogs) in the state.
Consider sharing the following information with Utah lawmakers:
Economic Impact of AKC Dog Events in Utah
Economic Impact of AKC Dog Events
It Pays to Support AKC Dog Shows!
What You Can Do:
This is the last week of session and this bill will likely move quickly.
Please do the following today:
• Contact your State Representative and State Senator. Let them know
you are a constituent and ask them to support House Bill 476. If you
participate in dog events in the district, be sure to mention that when
contacting them.
Click the “My Legislators” tab at https://le.utah.gov/ and type in your address ;
to get the name and contact information for your state legislators.
• Thank the sponsor. Contact Rep. Joel Ferry (Dist. 1- Brigham City)
and thank him for sponsoring HB 476. Let him know if you participate in dog
events or have a working dog.
Phone: 801-726-4032
Email: jferry@xxxxxxxxxxx
AKC Government Relations will continue to closely monitor this and other
legislation moving in Utah with the potential to impact dog owners. For more
information, contact AKC GR at doglaw@xxxxxxx.
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Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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