Dog shows are considered "pet shows" and are exempt. That part I did read. Ginger Cleary - Rome, GA www.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves." -- Edward R. Murrow -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Connie Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 9:29 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] [ SHOWGSD-L Re: USDA License I was thinking the same thing but maybe they got her on the exhibitor clause . If that is the case though what about dog shows. Surely he must be stretching this a bit. Animal Exhibitors If you have animals on display to the public or conduct performances featuring animals, you must become licensed as an exhibitor. When first contacting APHIS about a license, indicate the number and species of exhibit animals you have on hand because the license fee is determined by the number of animals held or exhibited. Also, indicate the annual income you receive from exhibiting animals and from trading in animals. The annual license fees for an exhibitor are based on the number of animals held or exhibited. Under special circumstances, exhibitors may be registered instead of licensed, which requires no fee. This applies to some noncommercial exhibits, such as municipal deer parks that do not charge admission and exhibit only animals native to the area. If you have a traveling animal show that goes to more than one State, send your itinerary along with your license application to the AC Regional Office in the area where you have your permanent office or winter quarters. Inspections may be conducted at sites where your show is performing. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 7:19 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Fw: Re: USDA License > Okay.... still not sure where Rin Tin Tin would fit in here. I am sure > that > none of my friends who ride their horses in Parades are required to get a > USDA license. I have participated in Parades with my dogs and was never > required to be licensed. > > I smell a rat....ie and over-zealous beaurecrat. If it were me, I'd be > calling the AG Dept, and not just some clerk. I would be wanting to talk > to > at the very least a supervisor. Better yet the head of the Dept! > > Ginger Cleary - Rome, GA www.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com> > "A nation of sheep begets a government of wolves." > -- Edward R. Murrow > > > -----Original Message----- > From: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf > Of Connie > Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 9:09 PM > To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Fw: Re: USDA License > > > Here is a link with the USDA regulations covering dealers , breeders , > exhibitors and more . > http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/awlicreg/awlicreg.html > > Connie > > ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/693 - Release Date: 2/19/2007 5:01 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/693 - Release Date: 2/19/2007 5:01 PM ============================================================================ 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 ============================================================================