[ SHOWGSD-L ] NewYork, not finished...FWD from AKC
- From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:59:27 EDT
New Pet Dealer Bill, Companion to AB 11509, Introduced in NY Senate
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[Wednesday, June 18, 2008]
New York State Senator Andrew J. Lanza of Staten Island has introduced Senate
Bill 8546, which seeks to dramatically change the state's "pet dealer" laws
by:
â?¢ Changing the definition of "pet dealer" to include anyone who
engages in the sale or offering for sale of animals for profit to the public
and
keeps on their premises more than four intact female dogs six months of age or
older for the purpose of breeding. (This is in addition to the already
existing "pet dealer" classification threshold of those who engage in the sale
or
offering for sale of more than nine animals per year for profit to the public.)
â?¢ Removing the existing "hobby breeder" exception, which currently
provides that a breeder who sells directly to the consumer fewer than 25
animals per year born and raised on the breeder's residential premises shall
not be
considered a pet dealer.
â?¢ Imposing record-keeping requirements.
â?¢ Mandating that all pet dealers allow their veterinarians to
release the health information of their dogs to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
â?¢ Removing the existing lower-cost "hobby breeder" license fee.
â?¢ Adjusting the pet dealing license fee costs to a graduated system
based on previous year's sales.
Senate Bill 8546 is a companion to Assembly Bill 11509, which, after an
attempt to rush the controversial bill through the Assembly, was removed from
consideration after the strong expression of opposition from concerned dog
breeders
and owners. (For more information on Assembly Bill 11509,
The American Kennel Club opposes the concepts of breeding permits, breeding
bans, or the mandatory spay/neuter of purebred dogs. Instead, we support
reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred
dogs
and do not restrict the rights of breeders and owners who take their
responsibilities seriously. Unfortunately, AB 8546 is contrary to AKC's
position on
legislation that seeks to impose breeding restrictions, and must be
respectfully
yet strongly opposed.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
It is imperative that all concerned New York dog breeders and owners contact
Senator Lanza and their own state senator. Respectfully let them know that
you oppose the overbearing and unreasonable Senate Bill 8546.
Senator Andrew J. Lanza
947 LOB
Albany, NY 12247
(518) 455-3215
(518) 426-6852 FAX
lanza@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To find your state senator's contact information, click here and enter your
zip code.
For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at (919)
816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@xxxxxxx
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