[ SHOWGSD-L ] OK, MO, UT, FL, NY and more<>PIJAC E-News (December 15, 2010)
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Volume
1, Number 11 (December 15, 2010)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL PIJAC MEMBERS!
It’s that time of year again- when we celebrate the holidays with
loved ones and fully appreciate the significance our families and
friends play in our lives all year round. For many Americans, the
definition of “family” or “friend” includes a pet of some variety or
another. Pets add such love to a family, teach responsibility to kids
and even give you a reason to clean your furniture! So, as we move
farther into this holiday season, let’s not forget the special place
the family pet has in our hearts. PIJAC staff believes that more
Americans should have the opportunity to share in the pet ownership
experience and work every day to further pet ownership in America. May
you all enjoy this magical holiday time, and hopefully a pet will be
nearby as you do!
TOP NEWS
Oklahoma Commercial Pet Breeders Act Regulation. **PUBLIC HEARING
HELD** PIJAC was joined by organizations both within and outside
Oklahoma, as well as countless breeders, in submitting comments in
response to the Oklahoma Board of Commercial Pet Breeders proposed
regulations implementing the Commercial Breeders Act. A public hearing
following the close of the comment period on that proposal was well
attended by opponents and an original sponsor of the legislation
testified that provisions in the proposed regulations exceeded the
law’s intent. Among provisions of the proposal are fees of up to
$1,350.00 a year, bonding requirements, and comprehensive animal care
standards that would be inconsistent with federal law and recognized
standards of care. The Board will meet again in December to review
the proposal, and is expected to amend it. Click here to read PIJAC’s
most recent PetAlert on the proposal. To view the actual language of
the proposed regulation, click here.
Repeal of Missouri Puppy Mill Prevention Cruelty Act. **PRE-FILED FOR
2011** Legislation has been introduced to repeal an anti-pet
initiative following its narrow election-day victory in which the vast
majority of districts within the state voted in opposition to the
measure. The initiative, known as Proposition B, enacted the so-called
“Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act” and included expensive mandates
that would do nothing to advance the welfare of dogs but would put
countless humane, quality breeders out of business. Shortly after the
election, legislators had pledged to repeal some or all of the
provisions of this HSUS-promoted initiative. Senate Bill 4, prefiled
for the 2011 legislative session, would repeal the Act in its
entirety. Read PIJAC’s PetAlert for more detailed information on the
initiative and to see the actual text of Proposition B.
BREEDER/KENNEL
Florida. **ORDINANCE ADOPTED** The Jacksonville, FL City Council
approved a proposed animal ordinance at its December 14thmeeting by a
vote of 96-2. The approved substituted ordinance contains a formal fee
schedule as well as amendments to the original proposal.Please visit
the “Breaking News” page of the PIJAC website tomorrow (Thursday,
December 16th) for an updated PIJAC PetAlert, which will provide more
detailed information on the adopted ordinance.
Utah. **PROPOSED ORDINANCE TABLED** Due to great public response, the
Salt Lake County Council has tabled an ordinance that would require
licensing for anyone who breeds more than one litter of dogs per year.
The proposed ordinance also provides specific kennel and care
standards as well as recordkeeping requirements on all dogs. The
Council plans to reevaluate and study the matter further but no
meeting date has been set by the Council to reconsider the proposal.
Read PIJAC’s PetAlert on this issue for more details.
DOG/CAT
New York. **PRE-FILED FOR 2011** Legislation has been prefiled for the
New York 2011 legislative session that would mandate microchipping in
all dogs by four months of age. Senate Bill 62 lists the information
the microchip must contain and calls for establishment of a state
registry of identification information. For more detailed information
on this issue, please read PIJAC’s PetAlert.
PET STORE/DEALER
Colorado (Fort Collins). **PROPOSED BALLOT INITIATIVE/ORDINANCE** The
City of Fort Collins is making news as signatures are currently being
gathered to put an initiative on the April 5, 2011 city ballot which
would ban the sale of puppies, kittens and other small animals (to
include birds, amphibians, reptiles, gerbils and hamsters) in local
pet stores. Petitioners must collect 2,517 signatures of registered
city voters in order for the initiative to make it on the ballot or
the City Council could adopt the ordinance as written. PIJAC is
closely monitoring the progress of this issue and will post a PetAlert
if and when an initiative is formulated. Click on the following links
to read local news articles on the proposed ban: Denverpost.com
Coloradoan.com.
Texas (Austin). **CITY COUNCIL VOTE SCHEDULED** Following a
recommendation by the Austin Animal Advisory Commission to ban the
sale of dogs and cats by pet stores, the Austin City Council is poised
to enact that ban into law. Included in the City Council’s agenda for
consideration during its Thursday December, 16, 2010 meeting is a
proposal amending its ordinance regulating pet traders. In addition to
amendments that would impose additional restrictions on the sale of
dogs and cats, the Council will consider an outright ban on the sale
of dogs and cats by pet stores. Read PIJAC’s PetAlert for more
information on this issue.
AMPHIBIAN
Federal. **COMMENT DEADLINE TOMORROW** PIJAC members interested in
receiving talking points on the U.S. Fish & Wildllife Service (USFWS)
Notice of Inquiry (NOI), published in the Federal Register on
September 17, 2010, should click here. The Service is specifically
seeking comment with respect to regulating the importation and between
state movement of amphibians through the Lacey Act as a means of
minimizing the spread of "chytrid fungus." The deadline for response
is December 16, 2010. PIJAC staff is reviewing the science and the
proposed petition and is formulating a response. For more information
and to follow PIJAC's work on this issue, please visit our Non-Native
Amphibian NOI blog.
2011-2012 LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY SESSION PREVIEW
Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming have already begun
pre-filing/drafting bills for the 2011-2012 legislative session. Take
a look at the 2011 Legislative Session Calendar to see when your state
is due to convene. Note that the District of Columbia, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Ohio, and the U.S. Congress have yet to adjourn for 2010.
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Nancy Knutson, Director of Member Services: members@xxxxxxxxxx
Individual pet enthusiasts, please join through our “Don’t Mess with
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