[ SHOWGSD-L ] NC Alert: Hearing on SB 460 Likely Next Week<> does not exempt those breeders as claimed
- From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:01:01 -0700
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NC Alert: Hearing on SB 460 Likely Next Week
[Thursday, June 17, 2010]
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_idA40
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that the House
Finance Committee will likely consider Senate Bill 460 on Thursday,
June 24.
It is essential that all North Carolina dog lovers call AND e-mail
members of the House Finance Committee TODAY. Tell them that
responsible dog owners and breeders oppose SB 460, and respectfully
ask them to also oppose it and not allow it to move forward in any form.
This bill, which was introduced and passed out of the Senate last
year, could be passed into law within the next week or so if the House
Finance Committee does not hear from enough responsible dog owners and
breeders.
For your convenience, contact information and scripts are available at
the bottom of this alert.
The AKC is gravely concerned with a number of provisions of Senate
Bill 460 as currently written, including:
Vague definition of "commercial breeder". The bill defines
"commercial breeder" as someone who owns 15 or more intact female dogs
"of breeding age" and 30 or more puppies. It is not clear if this is
a cumulative number owned over a lifetime, or the number on a property
at one time. Additionally, if you live in a residential area and the
state defines as a commercial breeder, you may be placed in violation
of local zoning and property laws.
North Carolina already has effective laws criminalizing animal
negligence and cruelty, including a new law passed this week (S 254)
which imposes tough new felony penalties on cruelty. SB 460 will do
nothing to protect the health or welfare of dogs in North Carolina.
North Carolina's existing animal welfare statutes, if properly
enforced, actually do a better job of protecting dogs than the
provisions of SB 460 would, if the bill were passed.
Creation of a new, unfunded mandate for counties. SB 460 gives the
state authority to initiate investigations on complaints against
commercial breeders, but it makes county authorities responsible for
conducting the investigations and follow-up work from the state's
motion. It does not, however, provide funding for this. In this
difficult economic climate, it is unnecessary and unwise to create a
costly new program that requires North Carolina counties and their
taxpayers to find the funding to properly implement it.
False and misleading legislative findings. The bill's legislative
findings are based on unsubstantiated claims and state that the bill
does not interfere with a person's right to participate in hunting and
working activities with their dog. However, the bill only exempts
those who board or train ? not those who breed ? dogs for show,
hunting, working, etc.
The American Kennel Club strongly supports the humane treatment of
dogs and believes that all dogs should be kept in a safe and healthy
environment. We also believe that any regulations should not punish
responsible owners and breeders who take their responsibilities
seriously. As currently written, Senate Bill 460 is vague,
unnecessary, and costly to responsible breeders and North Carolina
counties.
How You Can Help:
Call and e-mail the members of the House Finance Committee today and
respectfully ask them to oppose Senate Bill 460. If you e-mail, please
also call the legislators.
Click here for a sample phone script.
Click here for a sample e-mail letter.
The contact information is as follows:
Representative Paul Luebke (Senior Chairman)
Phone: 919-733-7663
E-mail: Paul.Luebke@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Pryor Gibson (Chairman)
Phone: 919-715-3007
E-mail: Pryor.Gibson@xxxxxxxxx
Representative William L. Wainwright (Chairman)
Phone: 919-733-5995
E-mail: William.Wainwright@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Jennifer Weiss (Chairman)
Phone: 919-715-3010
E-mail: Jennifer.Weiss@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Dewey Hill (Vice Chairman)
Phone: 919-733-5830
E-mail: Dewey.Hill@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Hugh Holliman (Vice Chairman)
Phone: 919-715-0873
E-mail: Hugh.Holliman@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Julia Howard (Vice Chairman)
Phone: 919-733-5904
E-mail: Julia.Howard@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Daniel McComas (Vice Chairman)
Phone: 919-733-5786
E-mail: Danny.McComas@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Larry Womble (Vice Chairman)
Phone: 919-733-5777
E-mail: Larry.Womble@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Kelly M. Alexander, Jr.
Phone: 919-733-5778
E-mail: Kelly.Alexander@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Curtis Blackwood
Phone: 919-733-2406
E-mail: Curtis.Blackwood@xxxxxxxxx
Representative John Blust
Phone: 919-733-5781
E-mail: John.Blust@xxxxxxxxx
Representative R. Van Braxton
Phone: 919-715-3017
E-mail: Van.Braxton@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Becky Carney
Phone: 919-733-5827
E-mail: Becky.Carney@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Tricia Ann Cotham
Phone: 919-715-0706
E-mail: Tricia.Cotham@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Bill Faison
Phone: 919-715-3019
E-mail: Bill.Faison@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Dale Folwell
Phone: 919-733-5787
E-mail: Dale.Folwell@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Larry Hall
Phone: 919-733-5872
E-mail: Larry.Hall@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Sandra Spaulding Hughes
Phone: 919-733-5754
E-mail: Sandra.Hughes@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Earl Jones
Phone: 919-733-5825
E-mail: Earl.Jones@xxxxxxxxx
Representative David Lewis
Phone: 919-715-3015
E-mail: David.Lewis@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Darrell McCormick
Phone: 919-733-5654
E-mail: Darrell.McCormick@xxxxxxxxx
Representative William McGee
Phone: 919-733-5747
E-mail: William.McGee@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Bill Owens
Phone: 919-733-0010
E-mail: Bill.Owens@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Johnathan Rhyne
Phone: 919-733-5782
E-mail: Johnathan.Rhyne@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Deborah Ross
Phone: 919-733-5773
E-mail: Deborah.Ross@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Mitchell Setzer
Phone: 919-733-4948
E-mail: Mitchell.Setzer@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Paul Stam
Phone: 919-733-2962
E-mail: Paul.Stam@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Edgar Starnes
Phone: 919-733-5931
E-mail: Edgar.Starnes@xxxxxxxxx
Representative Thom Tillis
Phone: 919-733-5828
E-mail: Thom.Tillis@xxxxxxxxx
The AKC Government Relations Department will provide updated
information to you via email or at www.akc.org/canine_legislation. For
additional information, contact the AKC's Government Relations
Department at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@xxxxxxxx
Government Relations Department
American Kennel Club
8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
Phone: (919) 816-3720
Fax: (919) 816-4275
E-mail: doglaw@xxxxxxx
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