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Overview of Recent Dog Breeding Laws (2010) Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides an overview of recently added or amended commercial breeder laws (from 2008 - 2010). On the whole, the new laws both mandate minimum standards of care for dogs at breeding facilities and place a limit on the number of dogs a breeder can maintain.

Overview of Laws Restricting the Age of Puppies for Sale Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview discusses state laws that place restrictions on the sale of young puppies. Approximately 15 states have enacted laws or administrative regulations that generally require puppies to be between 6 and 8 weeks prior to being offered for sale.

Overview of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act provides annotations that link into a more detailed legal discussion of the Act. The summary reviews the historical underpinnings behind the passage of the Act and an examination of the major amendments to the original Act. Finally, the legal issues and controversies spawned by challenges to the Act are briefly summarized.

Emotional Assistance Animals in Rental Housing: A How-to Guide Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides some general information on how to seek help when a person needs an emotional support animal to function in daily life and a landlord enforces a "no pets" policy.

Brief Summary of Landlord Liability for Injury by Tenant's Animals Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This brief overview discusses when and how a landlord may be liable for injuries caused by a tenant's animal. In short, it outlines what constitutes negligence for a landlord in such circumstances for most jurisdictions.

FAQ: Dogs Transported in Pickup Truck Beds Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This FAQ explores the few states that address dogs or other animals riding unsecured in the back of pickup trucks.
Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) Table of Related Cases Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table provides links to cases involving BSL (breed-specific legislation).

Overview of State Cruelty Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This summary describes some of the basic features of state cruelty laws with links to further discussions.

Detailed Discussion of Montana Great Ape Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center The following article discusses Great Apes law in Montana. Mississippi law directly regulates Great Apes by a law that bans the importation and possession of certain wild animals deemed "inherently dangerous." In addition, the state also addresses Great Apes in its general anti-cruelty law as well as its endangered species provisions. While the state of Montana controls possession and importation of “exotic wildlife” by law, great apes are not specifically identified or addressed. Instead, Montana regulates the possession of great apes by administrative regulation and reference to the federal endangered species list. In the regulations, great apes are specifically defined as a "prohibited species " meaning they “may not be possessed, sold, purchased, exchanged, or transported in Montana, except as provided. . .”. In addition, Montana law addresses the commercial use of great apes in what it terms, “roadside menageries,” where animals are kept in captivity for the purpose of exhibition or attracting trade. Like other states, Montana does not define Great Apes as "endangered," either under its own endangered species law or accompanying regulation. It does, however, cover them by reference to federal law. Finally, great apes are covered under the state’s anti-cruelty law. However, the law contains a number of exempt categories including scientific research and teaching.
Brief Summary of Dog Bite Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This brief overview examines the basic provisions of most state dog bite laws, including the traditional elements of negligence and principles of strict liability.

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