[ SHOWGSD-L ] Todays up date from the Texas Dog Commission
- From: Scharo777@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 09:58:25 -0400 (EDT)
Well, 5 days and counting but there is no telling what might happen so
stay tuned! Woof! Zandra, Zeus & Zena
A Message from Zandra, Anderson, Texas Dog Lawyer and Founder of Texas Dog
Commission
Tuesday Evening, May 24, 2011.
HB 1451 Amendments (Breeder Bill)
The much anticipated Amendments to HB 1451 have arrived. Below are
highlights with analysis:
1. The law applies to someone who â??sells or exchanges, or offers to sell
or exchange, not fewer than 20 animals in a calendar year.â??
This amendment narrows who it applies to by adding a puppy limit in
addition to the eleven intact females provision.
2. There is an exemption for dogs â??bred with the intent that it be used
primarily forâ??
--Herding or other agricultural purposes; --Hunting including tracking,
chasing, pointing, flushing or retrieving game, or --â??Competing in field
trials, hunting tests, or similar organized performance events.â??
This amendment broadened the hunting exemption to including tracking a
chase dogs. It added an exclusion for dogs that participate in hunting tests
and other similar organized performance events. Notably, the dogs have to
bred â??primarilyâ?? for this use instead of â??exclusivelyâ?? for the use as
in
the original amendment.
3. The dogs described above will not be counted in determining the eleven
intact females provision.
4. The original bill mandated that inspections be without notice. The
amendment provides an option to do the inspection without notice if
â??necessary
to adequately perform the inspection.â??
5. The original bill allowed inspectors to access private homes. Now it
states that the inspector â??may not enter or access any portion of a private
residence of a licensed breeder except as necessary to access animals or
other property relevant to the care of animals.â??
6. The amendment provides that the commission will establish the minimum
information that must be maintained on each animal.
7. There appears to be an amendment limiting the requirement of
euthanasia by a veterinarian to adult animals.
HB 963 (Cruelty Seizures)
This bill passed on May 24, 2011. The law provides for a jury trial on
appeal that is available to all owners regardless of the court in which the
hearing is held. It increased the appeal bond by including the costs of
investigation and expert fees which is not required in appeals of any other
civil cases. The law was not amended to include a jury trial from the outset
in lieu of a hearing which is unlike other civil property cases.
_Amendments_
(http://go.madmimi.com/redirects/532b070dbb0808f2828bffc61582af72?pa740649466)
Five days and counting. The 2011 Legislative Session concludes on Monday,
May 30, 2011 after which a final analysis of the winners and losers will
be posted. It has been a long session but who knows might happen still! Stay
tuned for more. Thanks!
Z³ = Zandra, Zeus & Zena
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