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by Micky D on 06 April 2010 - 03:04
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4085
Florida: Oppose Bill Seeking to Put Negative Attributes on Purebred Dogs
[Monday, April 05, 2010]
Florida Senate Bill 122, sponsored by Senator Larcenia Bullard, will be
considered by the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday,
April 7th, at 9:00 AM. The bill seeks to require pet dealers to provide
purchasers with written notices that impugn the genetic health of
purebred dogs and increases fines to unreasonable amounts. The American
Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs both oppose SB
122. It is imperative that all concer
Florida: Oppose Bill Seeking to Put Negative Attributes on Purebred Dogs
[Monday, April 05, 2010]
Florida Senate Bill 122, sponsored by Senator Larcenia Bullard, will be
considered by the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday,
April 7th, at 9:00 AM. The bill seeks to require pet dealers to provide
purchasers with written notices that impugn the genetic health of
purebred dogs and increases fines to unreasonable amounts. The American
Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs both oppose SB
122. It is imperative that all concer
by Micky D on 06 April 2010 - 03:04
Con't
It is imperative that all concerned Floridians contact the members
of the Senate Agriculture Committee; respectfully let them know that
you, as a responsible purebred dog breeder or owner in Florida, oppose
SB 122 and urge them to do the same.
The American Kennel Club believes that breeding programs should be
undertaken responsibly for the purpose of preserving breed
characteristics and producing healthy, well-socialized puppies.
Responsible breeders are expected to give careful consideration to
health issues, temperament, and genetic screening, as well as to the
individual care and placement of puppies in responsible homes. AKC
supports and promotes these and other responsible breeding practices
through breeders‚ education programs, and commends those who offer
similar guidance.
A verbatim copy of 2009‚s SB 288, SB 122 will:
* Require all "pet dealers"ˆdescribed as all those who sell 20 or
more dogs per year, including
It is imperative that all concerned Floridians contact the members
of the Senate Agriculture Committee; respectfully let them know that
you, as a responsible purebred dog breeder or owner in Florida, oppose
SB 122 and urge them to do the same.
The American Kennel Club believes that breeding programs should be
undertaken responsibly for the purpose of preserving breed
characteristics and producing healthy, well-socialized puppies.
Responsible breeders are expected to give careful consideration to
health issues, temperament, and genetic screening, as well as to the
individual care and placement of puppies in responsible homes. AKC
supports and promotes these and other responsible breeding practices
through breeders‚ education programs, and commends those who offer
similar guidance.
A verbatim copy of 2009‚s SB 288, SB 122 will:
* Require all "pet dealers"ˆdescribed as all those who sell 20 or
more dogs per year, including
by Micky D on 06 April 2010 - 03:04
* Require all "pet dealers"ˆdescribed as all those who sell 20 or
more dogs per year, including dog breeders who sell dogs directly to
consumersˆto add the following statement to the written notices already
required to be given to consumers at the time of sale: "Dogs and cats
are susceptible to more than 300 genetic disorders. Certain breeds may
be predisposed to certain health problems. Therefore, it is recommended
you get a scientific screening test for your dog or cat to help you
identify a number of genetic diseases." The American Kennel Club
believes that this statement is an indictment of purebred dogs, and
strongly opposes its inclusion in state law. As a matter of course, the
AKC encourages all new dog purchasers to have their dogs examined by a
more dogs per year, including dog breeders who sell dogs directly to
consumersˆto add the following statement to the written notices already
required to be given to consumers at the time of sale: "Dogs and cats
are susceptible to more than 300 genetic disorders. Certain breeds may
be predisposed to certain health problems. Therefore, it is recommended
you get a scientific screening test for your dog or cat to help you
identify a number of genetic diseases." The American Kennel Club
believes that this statement is an indictment of purebred dogs, and
strongly opposes its inclusion in state law. As a matter of course, the
AKC encourages all new dog purchasers to have their dogs examined by a
by Micky D on 06 April 2010 - 03:04
* Increase administrative fines for violations of the entire
section regarding "Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale"
(828.29) and any rule of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services up to $10,000 per offense. Additionally, second or subsequent
violations will be made subject to the provisions of Florida's
Administrative Procedure Act. Because of the drastic increase in
financial penalties and because SB 122 does not provide "pet dealers"
the opportunity to correct potential violations, the American Kennel
Club believes that these provisions of SN 122 are unreasonable and must
be opposed.
* Require an additional appropriation from Florida's General
Revenue Fund of $82,669 to carry out the provisions of SB 122. The
American Kennel Club believes that, if enacted, this added cost would be
detrimental to Florida's current critical budget shortfall, which is
estimated to be $4.6 billion. The AKC believes these funds could be
better used to help fund critical programs such as public education.
section regarding "Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale"
(828.29) and any rule of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services up to $10,000 per offense. Additionally, second or subsequent
violations will be made subject to the provisions of Florida's
Administrative Procedure Act. Because of the drastic increase in
financial penalties and because SB 122 does not provide "pet dealers"
the opportunity to correct potential violations, the American Kennel
Club believes that these provisions of SN 122 are unreasonable and must
be opposed.
* Require an additional appropriation from Florida's General
Revenue Fund of $82,669 to carry out the provisions of SB 122. The
American Kennel Club believes that, if enacted, this added cost would be
detrimental to Florida's current critical budget shortfall, which is
estimated to be $4.6 billion. The AKC believes these funds could be
better used to help fund critical programs such as public education.
by Micky D on 06 April 2010 - 03:04
Concerned Floridians should contact members of the Senate Agriculture
Committee, who will consider SB 122 on Monday, April 6, (9:00 AM, in
room 37-S at the Capitol in Tallahassee). Let them know that you oppose
SB 122, and urge them to do the same.
Senator Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr., Chair (Majority Whip)
311 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5017
E-MAIL: dean.charles.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Larcenia J. Bullard, Vice Chair
218 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5127
E-MAIL: bullard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Dave Aronberg
405 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5356
E-MAIL: aronberg.dave.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Cary Baker
316 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5014
E-MAIL: baker.carey.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Durell Peaden, Jr.
406 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5000
E-MAIL: peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov
Also copy Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater on your letters of
opposition.
Senator Jeff Atwater
312 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5100
E-MAIL: atwater.jeff.web@flsenate.gov
For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at
(919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org; or contact the Florida
Association of Kennel Clubs at Mikahkid2@aol.com.
Committee, who will consider SB 122 on Monday, April 6, (9:00 AM, in
room 37-S at the Capitol in Tallahassee). Let them know that you oppose
SB 122, and urge them to do the same.
Senator Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr., Chair (Majority Whip)
311 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5017
E-MAIL: dean.charles.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Larcenia J. Bullard, Vice Chair
218 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5127
E-MAIL: bullard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Dave Aronberg
405 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5356
E-MAIL: aronberg.dave.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Cary Baker
316 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5014
E-MAIL: baker.carey.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Durell Peaden, Jr.
406 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5000
E-MAIL: peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov
Also copy Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater on your letters of
opposition.
Senator Jeff Atwater
312 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
PHONE: (850) 487-5100
E-MAIL: atwater.jeff.web@flsenate.gov
For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at
(919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org; or contact the Florida
Association of Kennel Clubs at Mikahkid2@aol.com.
by BabyEagle4U on 06 April 2010 - 13:04
Wow
This Bill you posted is an attatchment to a crimes Bill from 2009 (828.29) .
flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm
I could be wrong, but, it's not looking good for Veterinarians either. AKC is gonna have to get some State Veterinarian help on the floor to kill this bill. The dog community in general isn't gonna stop this one. Sad. Good Luck.
This Bill you posted is an attatchment to a crimes Bill from 2009 (828.29) .
flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm
I could be wrong, but, it's not looking good for Veterinarians either. AKC is gonna have to get some State Veterinarian help on the floor to kill this bill. The dog community in general isn't gonna stop this one. Sad. Good Luck.
by Two Moons on 06 April 2010 - 14:04
Law makers have nothing better to do?
by GSDSRULE on 06 April 2010 - 18:04
Anybody else think Larcenia is a perfect name for a frakking politician?
by MaggieMae on 06 April 2010 - 18:04
Do you know what is "behind" this legislation -- usually something has happened for a politician to "initiate" it ??
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