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CaRPOC Newsletter
Carpoc is all for all the pets
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There has been a lot of activity across the nation and here in California. New Legislation has been introduced, Various communities have initiated or completed discussions on new ordinances. More and more pet owners are writing blogs, contacting media, writing books! and visiting their legislators. It would hardly leave time for those who enjoy animal shows to get their pets ready, but in between everything that they are doing, they are also going to shows, pet fairs, seminars and pet health clinics.
So we can understand why we are stressed for time, fatigued with constant reminders that there is still, and yet, more to do. Take a deep breath, enjoy what is already accomplished and move forward to our next challenges.
This newsletter will confine itself to Federal, California, and local legislation. A follow-up newsletter will bring good news of CaRPOC website updates, various community events, upcoming seminars and much, much more Stay Tuned.
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California Legislation Introduced 2011
There are 13 animal related bills introduced so far this year. CaRPOC has them listed with updates here. Notice that there are a couple with WATCH next to the Bill. They could be expected to have amendments that could create some serious problems for animal owners.
Speaking positively, SB 390 (LaMalfa R-4) which gives more protection for the handlers  of SAR Dogs, warrants a support letter, as does AB258, (Hagman R-60) which again introduces exemptions from Rabies vaccinations for comprised dogs.
CaRPOC strongly opposes SB 917 (Lieu D-28), a bill that includes two failed 2009/2010 bills, AB 2012 (Animal Cruelty Offenses Punishments) and AB 1122 (sale of animals in outdoor public places). The bills were bad when first introduced and have deteriorated, not improved.
CaRPOC also strongly opposes AB 1117 (Smyth R-38). AB 1117 would have a person, even if acquitted, pay for the care of the animals while going through the court procedure. Further, a person, even if acquitted, could under certain circumstances not be allowed to have animals returned. This is a strong and wrong forfeiture bill and should be strongly opposed.
More 2011 California Bill are listed here.
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Federal PUPS (H.R. 835)
As expected, this Federal Bill, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 835), was re-introduced (Rep Jim Gerlach - PA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thus far, there is no companion Senate Bill. The original 4 co-sponsors has grown to 66, most repeating their sponsorship of last years S.B. 3424 and H.R.5434. Full details of this bill, with various articles, history and talking points are here.
Also - H.R. 198 - Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act
Introduced by Rep Michael G. Grimm (NY) There are 45 Cosponsors as of 3/20 and has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
And - H.R.57 : Disaster Recovery Improvement Act
Introduced by Rep Steve Scalise, (LA) There are no Cosponsors as of 3/20 and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Developments, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Note that in Sec. 5 of the bill it refers to Household Pets and Service Animals.
Federal bills of interest can be found here.
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Los Angeles County Title 10 (Animals) Adopted
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on March 15, 2011 voted to adopt the revised and amended Title 10 (Animals) ordinance. That action was the end of 19 months of meetings, discussions and revisions. CaRPOC is proud of all the kennel owners/breeders who participated in the many meetings and the continued support of the L.A. County Department of Animal Control (DACC) as all involved slogged the way to a reasonable, if not perfect, livable ordinance.
CaRPOC Members Marion Bradshaw, Florence Blecher and Stormy Hope and members of the newly organized Kennel and Breeders' Association of Southern California (KBASC) spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. It was telling that those opposed to the ordinance didn't attend this meeting and have entered strongly opposed comments in media articles. As expected, too, the media has not been completely factual about the ordinance.
The original proposed draft ordinance, BOS meeting extracts, various DACCmeeting updates, various reports and the finalized ordinance amendments can be found here.
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California Cities
Irvine - An extremist animal rights group has convinced the Irvine City Council to examine radical amendments to their ordinance, banning animal exhibitions, rodeos and considering mandatory sterilization of dogs and cats. Read the AKC Alert.
The city of Banning utilizes Beaumont's animal control facilities and recently voted to adopt a mandatory sterilization ordinance to conform to Beaumont's ordinance. Read the newspaper account of the council's decision here
Buellton has moved forward with a mandatory sterilization ordinance coming in conformance with Santa Barbara ordinance passed last year.
Cypress considered breed specific language, but opted for strengthening their animal enforcement. Read the newspaper account here
And in Santa Clara County, here was the agenda of the Animal Advisory Commission for March 24, 2011. Santa Clara County is considering a ordinance.
Other county and city ordinances and legislative updates can be found here
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