Post by Brooke on Jan 31, 2004 2:54:28 GMT -5
I got this info from another dog forum. This was originally taken from www.akc.org
This is a new bill that may be signed into law in Oklahoma:
Spay/Neuter Bill Introduced in Oklahoma
Purebred dog fanciers in Oklahoma may soon find it too expensive to participate in their sport. Scheduled to be introduced on February 2nd by Sen. Sam Helton, the “Dog and Cat Ownership Responsibility Act” (SB1130) would make it illegal to own or keep intact dogs and cats without a license. Three classes of licenses include:
* “Intact license,” which permits an owner to keep an unaltered animal at a cost of $100 per pet, per year.
* “Noncommercial breeders license,” authorizing owners to have a dog or cat that produces one litter, whether intentional or unintentional. Owners must have no more than 3 licensed animals per household, and the cost of the license will be $100 annually for each animal.
* “Commercial breeders license,” which at a cost of $1000 permits owners to have a dog or cat that produces more than one litter per year.
The State Department of Health will establish procedures for obtaining the licenses. Licensed breeders must display their permit number to the public and provide pet purchasers with copies of the Dog and Cat Ownership Responsibility Act. Violators will face fines of $500 and/or up to six months in jail, and all litters will be forfeited to animal control authorities.
As part of our concern for the welfare of dogs, the American Kennel Club understands the desire to address irresponsible breeding practices and pet population concerns in Oklahoma. However, the AKC opposes the concept of breeding permits, breeding bans and mandatory spay/neuter of purebred dogs. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of responsible breeders and owners.
This is a new bill that may be signed into law in Oklahoma:
Spay/Neuter Bill Introduced in Oklahoma
Purebred dog fanciers in Oklahoma may soon find it too expensive to participate in their sport. Scheduled to be introduced on February 2nd by Sen. Sam Helton, the “Dog and Cat Ownership Responsibility Act” (SB1130) would make it illegal to own or keep intact dogs and cats without a license. Three classes of licenses include:
* “Intact license,” which permits an owner to keep an unaltered animal at a cost of $100 per pet, per year.
* “Noncommercial breeders license,” authorizing owners to have a dog or cat that produces one litter, whether intentional or unintentional. Owners must have no more than 3 licensed animals per household, and the cost of the license will be $100 annually for each animal.
* “Commercial breeders license,” which at a cost of $1000 permits owners to have a dog or cat that produces more than one litter per year.
The State Department of Health will establish procedures for obtaining the licenses. Licensed breeders must display their permit number to the public and provide pet purchasers with copies of the Dog and Cat Ownership Responsibility Act. Violators will face fines of $500 and/or up to six months in jail, and all litters will be forfeited to animal control authorities.
As part of our concern for the welfare of dogs, the American Kennel Club understands the desire to address irresponsible breeding practices and pet population concerns in Oklahoma. However, the AKC opposes the concept of breeding permits, breeding bans and mandatory spay/neuter of purebred dogs. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of responsible breeders and owners.