June 4, 2020
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-update-bill-allowing-animal-investigations-impoundments-private-nonprofits-advancing/
Please forward to dog clubs and breeders in Colorado:
A bill is advancing in Colorado that would expand the powers of the state's
Bureau of Animal Protection agents.
Currently, the purpose of the Bureau of Animal Protection, as stated on the
Department of Agriculture's website, is to "serve as a support mechanism to
local law enforcement agencies in conducting animal cruelty and neglect
investigations." This includes issuing summons and complaints.
Senate Bill 20-104 would significantly expand their powers and grant agents,
including allowing private, non-profit organizations the power to also conduct
investigations.
As with current law, agents must undergo training established by the department
before appointment, and non-profits must provide a minimum of $100,000 of
liability coverage for each agent, as the state will not be held liable for
their activity. The commissions must be approved by the department and may be
revoked at any time.
Nevertheless, AKC shares concerns with constituents and other organizations
regarding who may serve as an agent and therefore be given these expanded
powers.
AKC thanks the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs for their work in getting an
amendment placed in the bill that ensures that agents appointed in the future
must be based in Colorado (and from Colorado-based organizations), thereby
ensuring no out of state special interests.
This bill has passed the Senate and is ready for consideration by the full
House. The fiscal note has been removed from the bill and it is unclear what
this means for the funding of this program.
Clubs and breeders in Colorado are encouraged to contact their state
representative TODAY and express their comments and concerns with this
proposal. Visit the AKC Legislative Action Center and type your address in the
"Find Your Elected Officials" box to find the name and contact information for
your State Representative.
AKC will continue to provide information as it becomes available. For more
information, contact the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs at kharahs@xxxxxxxxx
or 303-842-1033, or AKC Government Relations at doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
LLARTC
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