Not exact matches
Tennessee state Sen. Doug Jackson says the conditions at the Hickman County, Tennessee puppy mill of Patricia Adkisson were abhorrent enough to prompt him to introduce S.B. 258 (H.B. 386 in the
House), a bill that would require
licensing of commercial dog and cat
breeders, establish regulatory control over these
breeders, Â and also offer protections for consumers purchasing these animals as pets.
The Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs reports that having been unsuccessful at pushing through an onerous commercial
breeder licensing bill (H4537), Rep. Paul Kujawski plans to introduce an amendment to the
House budget bill on April 26th.
Shea said the
licenses will cost $ 750 or less and complying with the USDA regulations should only be expensive for
breeders who aren't already ensuring their animals have adequate
housing and medical care.
The Act requires
breeders to be
licensed, inspected, and regulated to ensure the very minimum standards of
housing, care, and medical treatment.
«The
Licensed Breeders Act establishes very basic standards for breeders in Texas - humane housing, annual veterinary care, and daily exercise to name a few,» said Cile Holloway, president f
Breeders Act establishes very basic standards for
breeders in Texas - humane housing, annual veterinary care, and daily exercise to name a few,» said Cile Holloway, president f
breeders in Texas - humane
housing, annual veterinary care, and daily exercise to name a few,» said Cile Holloway, president for THLN.
For Companion Animals (e.g., dogs, cats, exotic birds, pet rabbits, pot - bellied pigs): Report those persons holding an Animal Protection
License issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (or those that should be
licensed) to the Animal Protection Division at 404-656-4914, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. Animal shelters, rescue groups and humane societies that
house animals, pet
breeders, pet dealers, pet shops, pet groomers, kennels, aviaries all require an Animal Protection
License which must be prominently displayed at each
licensed place of business.
ILLINOIS
BREEDER / PET STORE BILL The Issue:
House Bill 198 and Senate Bill 53, companion bills that would establish
licensing requirements, have both been passed out of committee and are on the floor of their respective
houses of origin.
The
House Committee has also approved an amendment that will increase the annual fees for
licensed dog
breeders by $ 25 a year — which would raise about $ 34,000 that the state then plans to use to investigate and shut down unlicensed breeding operations.
The OHS recommends the
licensing of companion animal suppliers and supports the
licensing of
breeders including the establishment of codes and standards for the care,
housing and treatment of animals in such establishments.
WHO: Rep. David Monson, North Dakota
House assistant majority leader, farmer Wayne Hauge, Seed
breeder,
licensed hemp farmer Roger Johnson, North Dakota agriculture commissioner Tim Purdon, Vogel Law Firm, Bismarck, attorney for the plaintiffs Joe Sandler, legal counsel for VoteHemp.com Eric Steenstra, president, VoteHemp.com
Participants were: Rep. David Monson, North Dakota
House assistant majority leader, farmer; Wayne Hauge, Seed
breeder,
licensed hemp farmer; Roger Johnson, North Dakota agriculture commissioner; Tim Purdon, Vogel Law Firm, Bismarck, attorney for the plaintiffs; Joe Sandler, legal counsel for VoteHemp.com; Eric Steenstra, president, VoteHemp.com.