[ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC<>FL Senate Bills to be Considered Monday, April 6th
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FL Senate Bills to be Considered Monday, April 6th
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[Friday, April 03, 2009]
Two Florida Senate bills that are of great concern to the American Kennel Club
(AKC) are scheduled for consideration by Senate committees on Monday, April
6th. The AKC and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs urge all Floridians to
take action on these bills.
Senate Bill 2002
Florida Senate Bill 2002, sponsored by Senator Lee Constantine, will be
considered by the Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee on Monday April 6,
at 9:00 AM. The bill seeks to impose strict limits on the operations of
responsible purebred dog breeders. The American Kennel Club and the Florida
Association of Kennel Clubs both vehemently oppose SB 2002, and encourage all
responsible dog breeders and owners in Florida to contact the Florida Senate
Community Affairs Committee and strongly urge their opposition to the bill.
The AKC opposes the following provisions, among others, in SB 2002:
* Limits the number of intact dogs four months or older a person may
possess. The AKC believes that numerical limits do not address the underlying
issues of responsible ownership and proper dog care.
* Imposes strict operational requirements upon anyone who possesses 10 or
more dogs four months of age or older. The AKC believes that strict engineering
requirements for facilities should be replaced by performance-based
requirements to ensure higher rates of compliance.
* Restricts the breeding of dogs to only those between the ages of 18
months and eight years, and limits female dogs from whelping more than one
litter per year. The AKC opposes any arbitrary limits placed on the responsible
breeding of dogs, especially those proposed without regard for the health of
dogs and alternative means of reproduction.
* Allows inspections of premises by any law enforcement official by his own
motion. The AKC believes that inspections of any premises, especially of
private residences, should only be performed after probable cause has been
established and a warrant secured from a neutral magistrate.
SB 2002 does not provide viable solutions to any animal issues in Florida.
Instead, the bill is part of a radical national legislative agenda aimed at
limiting the freedoms and liberties of Americans by attempting to restrict the
number of animals a person can own regardless of the quality of care provided.
Bills with provisions similar to SB 2002 have been introduced with little
success this year in West Virginia, Oregon, Illinois, Washington, Maryland,
Texas, Indiana, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Montana, and North Carolina.
Concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in Florida should contact the
members of the Senate Community Affairs Committee list below who will consider
SB 2002 on Monday, April 6 (9:00 AM, in room 412-K at the Capitol in
Tallahassee). Let them know that you oppose SB 2002, and urge them to do the
same.
Senate Community Affairs Committee
Senator Michael S. "Mike" Bennet, Chair
306 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5078
E-MAIL: bennett.mike.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Gary Siplin, Vice Chair
205 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5190
E-MAIL: siplin.gary.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Thad Altman
324 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5053
E-MAIL: altman.thad.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Ted Deutch
216 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5091
E-MAIL: deutch.ted.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Rudy Garcia
414 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5106
E-MAIL: garcia.rudy.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Andy Gardiner (Majority Whip)
308 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5047
E-MAIL: gardiner.andy.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Anthony C. "Tony" Hill, Sr.
213 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5024
E-MAIL: hill.tony.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Jeremy Ring
326 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5094
E-MAIL: ring.jeremy.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Ronda Storms
413 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5072
E-MAIL: storms.ronda.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Stephen R. Wise
410 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5027
E-MAIL: wise.stephen.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senate Bill 288
Florida Senate Bill 288, sponsored by Senator Larcenia Bullard, will be
considered by the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday, April 6th, at
9:00 AM. The American Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
both oppose SB 288. It is imperative that all concerned Floridians contact the
members of the Senate Agriculture Committee; respectfully let them know that
you, as a responsible purebred dog breeder or owner in Florida, oppose SB 288
and urge them to do the same.
SB 288 will:
* Require all "pet dealers" - described as all those who sell 20 or more
dogs per year, including dog breeders who sell dogs directly to consumers?to
add the following statement to the written notices already required to be given
to consumers at the time of sale: "Dogs and cats are susceptible to more than
300 genetic disorders. Certain breeds may be predisposed to certain health
problems. Therefore, it is recommended you get a scientific screening test for
your dog or cat to help you identify a number of genetic diseases." The
American Kennel Club believes that this statement is an indictment of purebred
dogs, and strongly opposes its inclusion in state law. As a matter of course,
the AKC encourages all new dog purchasers to have their dogs examined by a
state-licensed veterinarian in a timely manner.
* Increase administrative fines for violations of the entire section
regarding "Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale" (828.29) and any rule
of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services up to $10,000 per
offense. Additionally, second or subsequent violations will be made subject to
the provisions of Florida's Administrative Procedure Act. Because of the
drastic increase in financial penalties and because SB 288 does not provide pet
dealers the opportunity to correct potential violations, the American Kennel
Club believes that these provisions of SN 288 are unreasonable and must be
opposed.
* Require an additional appropriation from Florida's General Revenue Fund
of $82,669 to carry out the provisions of SB 228. The American Kennel Club
believes that, if enacted, this added cost will be detrimental to Florida's
current critical budget shortfall, which is estimated to be $3 billion. The AKC
believes these funds could be better used to help fund critical programs such
as public education.
Concerned Floridians should contact members of the Senate Agriculture
Committee, who will consider SB 288 on Monday, April 6, (9:00 AM, in room 37-S
at the Capitol in Tallahassee). Let them know that you oppose SB 288, and urge
them to do the same.
Senator Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr., Chair (Majority Whip)
311 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5017
E-MAIL: dean.charles.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Larcenia J. Bullard, Vice Chair
218 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5127
E-MAIL: bullard.larcenia.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Dave Aronberg
405 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5356
E-MAIL: aronberg.dave.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Cary Baker
316 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5014
E-MAIL: baker.carey.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Durell Peaden, Jr.
406 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5000
E-MAIL: peaden.durell.web@xxxxxxxxxxxx
For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at (919)
816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@xxxxxxx; or contact the Florida Association of
Kennel Clubs at Mikahkid2@xxxxxxxx
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Stormy Hope
www.carpoc.org
AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA
Sunshine Squad <showgsd.org/sunshine.html)
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