On January 12, 2008, in order to undermine efforts to create minimum standards for unlicensed dog breeding facilities in Oklahoma, AKC Field Inspector Stacy Mason testified to false information before the Oklahoma house agriculture committee interim session hearing, misleading the committee into believing that USDA regulations were difficult to comply with. (tulsapetsmagazine.com)
It would also permit the seizure of unlicensed dogs and the pups if necessary. (animaladvocates.com)
Owners who keep unlicensed dogs can be fined a hefty $ 5000. (petsmagazine.com.sg)