[ SHOWGSD-L ] NM<>AKC Alert, Law to declare dangerous Rotties/"pit bulls" Mandate S/N
- From: stormy435 <stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:24:05 -0800
Rottweilers and Pit Bulls Targeted in New Mexico BSL
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[Thursday, February 12, 2009]
A bill labeling "pit bulls" and Rottweilers as "dangerous dogs" has been
introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Under current New Mexico statute, any owner of a dog deemed to be "dangerous"
must be spayed or neutered, microchipped and registered each year. Under House
Bill 667, the definition of "dangerous dog" is expanded to include any dog that
"is identifiable as or known as a pit bull or Rottweiler." In essence, this
measure would mandate spaying/neutering of all Rottweilers and any dog that
could be identified as a "pit bull."
House Bill 667 (click here for the bill text) also includes new provisions for
dangerous dogs, including:
Photographing or permanent marking of the dangerous dog for identification
purposes.
Random inspections of the dog and its enclosure without warrant.
Mandatory liability insurance policy (at least $250,000), with the requirement
that the owner must notify animal control at least 30 days before the
cancellation or nonrenewal of the policy.
Immediate impoundment or humane destruction of a registered dangerous dog if
the owner does not comply with the requirements (current statute only allows
this for dogs previously determined to be dangerous).
The AKC strongly opposes any breed-specific legislation. We support laws that
establish a fair process by which specific dogs are identified as "dangerous"
based on stated, measurable actions and impose appropriate penalties on
irresponsible owners. A dog should not be deemed "dangerous" simply based on a
specific breed or phenotypic class.
The same is true for homeowners? insurance. The American Kennel Club believes
that coverage should be determined by the dog?s deeds, rather that its breed.
If the dog is a well-behaved member of the household and community, there is no
reason to mandate a higher-liability insurance policy.
How You Can Help:
All responsible dog owners, fanciers, and breeders in New Mexico should contact
their State Representatives, the bill?s sponsor, and members of the House
Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and politely, yet strongly express your
opposition to House Bill 667.
Click here to find your State Representatives, then click on their name for
their contact information.
Click here for a sample letter to personalize.
HB 667 Bill Sponsor:
Representative John Heaton
Capitol: (505) 986-4432
Office: (575) 887-5983
E-mail: jheaton@xxxxxxxxxxx
Members of the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee
Gail Chasey, Chair
1206 Las Lomas Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 986-4844
E-mail: gailchasey@xxxxxxx
Antonio "Moe" Maestas, Vice Chair
Box 188
Albuquerque, NM 87103
Capitol: (505) 242-2279
Office: (505) 242-2279
E-mail: Antonio@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thomas Anderson
10013 Plunkett Drive NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 986-4451
E-mail: kb5ysg@xxxxxxxx
Zachary Cook
100 Sarah Lane
Ruidoso, NM 88435
Capitol: (505) 986-4454
Office: (575) 258-9090
junderwoodfirm@xxxxxxxxx
Karen Giannini
2270-D Wyoming Blvd. NE #411
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: (505) 986-4234
E-mail: nmhousedistrict30@xxxxxxxx
Bill O?Neill
343 Sarah Lane NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 986-4254
E-mail: oneillhd15@xxxxxxxxxxx
Al Park
7605 Mountain Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Capitol: (505) 986-4411
Office: (505) 830-2076
E-mail: alpark.nm@xxxxxxxxx
Additional Resources
Click here for a downloadable version of our "Deed, Not Breed" flyer
AKC recognizes that BSL is an emotionally charged issue, but it is important
when communicating with legislators to communicate facts and not emotion. View
our "Disagree Diplomatically" flyer for suggestions on how to communicate with
legislators.
Begin forwarded message:
From: "doglaw" <doglaw@xxxxxxx>
Date: February 13, 2009 6:03:37 AM PST
To: <legislation@xxxxxxx>
Subject: AKC Legislative Alert: Rottweilers and Pit Bulls Targeted in New
Mexico BSL
Reply-To: doglaw@xxxxxxx
A new Legislative Alert has been posted to the AKC's web site. To view this
alert, please click on the following link, or cut and paste it into your web
browser: http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id734 ;
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Stormy Hope
carpoc.org
GSDCA Member
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