Probably because any start of legislation that begins to remove the freedoms and rights of individuals is like starting at the top of a slippery slope. Kathaleen -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 4:35 AM To: cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: NEW JERSEY A2649 BAD LEGISLATION In a message dated 5/8/2007 1:59:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Section 12.a.(2) - This section makes it an offense if a person "purposely, knowingly, or recklessly sells, offers for sale, barters, gives away or displays an animal under two months of age." As written, this would make it impossible for breeders to announce an upcoming litter, show their puppies to prospective buyers, or even to socialize the puppies. This interferes with a breeder's rights, with his/her ability to place puppies in the most suitable new homes, and with his/her ability to provide for the healthy social development of the puppies. Huh? Why is this bad? You can advertise all day long if you choose, but you'd say something like "puppies available after....". And who "socializes" a puppy before they have a good start on their shots, anyway? (I'm thinking 12-16 weeks.)Most folks I know don't let prospective buyers on their property before a set age/immunization schedule and there again, they don't leave before a certain age, so basically, I see no problem. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions live here! visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================