From http://www.sportsmensalliance.org
Just a little something for all of you living in Massachusetts.... Scary!
Thought y'all should know while you have the opportunity to do something
about it before it's too late...JP&P
Under new legislation introduced in the Massachusetts Senate, anyone who
breeds a single dog or cat must be licensed and registered by the state,
and open their home to intrusive home inspections. SD 2549, sponsored by
Sen. Mark Montigny, requires anyone who breeds or intends to breed a dog or
cat to first obtain a license from the local licensing authority prior to
breeding. Under SD 2549 the local licensing authority is able to set the
licensing fee at any level as long as it exceeds $100. Once purchased the
license must be prominently displayed at the residence in a fashion that is
visible to the public.
Once the license is purchased, it triggers a home inspection by an animal
control officer to determine whether or not the premises is clean and large
enough to accommodate breeding and whelping of dogs or cats. The officer
will also take a photo ID and ask for proof of ownership of the residence.
The animal control officer can determine whether or not it is necessary to
provide notice of the inspection. Licensees are prohibited from allowing a
cat or dog to be bred more than once per year.
In addition to the breeding restrictions, any dog or cat owner that wishes
to sell, trade or even give away an animal must also obtain a license.
Violators of the license requirements for breeders or those who wish to
transfer a dog or cat will be fined at least $500 and could face jail time
of up to 90 days.
The two licensing requirements in SD 2549 mean that virtually any dog owner
that has puppies must be licensed. And, anyone who gives away, trades or
sells even a single puppy must be licensed. Current law already heavily
regulates kennels that are used for exhibiting and sporting purposes, and
kennels owned by non-profit organizations which could include sportsmen’s
clubs or fox hunts. SD 2549 would cover most anyone else who breeds,
trades, or sells dogs, such as a sporting dog kennel owned by more than one
person or small breeders.
“SD 2549 treats the everyday dog and cat owner like a common criminal,”
said Evan Heusinkveld, president and CEO of the Sportsmen’s Alliance.
“Subjecting people to unannounced inspections, intrusive government record
keeping, permission from the government to transfer possession of a dog or
cat and high licensing fees is a massive overreach clearly designed to
completely stop the breeding of dogs and cats.”
SD 2549 has not been assigned to a committee in the Massachusetts Senate.
The sponsor, Mark Montigny, is Assistant Majority Leader, and chairs the
powerful Rules committee. As a result, it is possible that this proposal
could move quickly.
*Take Action:* Massachusetts sportsmen should contact your state senator
asking them to oppose this incredible government overreach on law abiding
dog and cat owners.
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