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| Table of State Laws Concerning Minimum Age for Sale of Puppies | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This table summarizes state laws and administrative regulations concerning the minimum age to sell a puppy. Approximately 28 states and D.C. have a law or regulation that addresses the sale of puppies under a certain age (usually 8 weeks). | Topic Table |
| Table of State Great Ape Possession Laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This table shows state laws related to the possession of great apes (chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans). The table separates possessors of great apes into five general categories: |
Topic Table |
| FAQ: Advocating for animal laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This reader-based FAQ provides information on how to begin animal advocacy. |
Article |
| Overview of 2008 State Animal Law Changes | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview examines the changes to state animal laws in 2008 as well as the animal-related ballot proposals that appeared in the November election. |
Article |
| Eagle Permits Issued Under 50 C.F.R. 22 et seq | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
The Federal Regulations (50 C.F.R. 22 et seq) govern the issuance of permits to take bald or golden eagles. Only under these proscribed circumstances will permits be issued to take any eagles. Included among these categories are Indian religious permits, scientific permits, falconry permit, and permits to take inactive golden eagle nests by mining operators (links pdf. versions of these applications are provided in this document). |
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| Wills and Trusts | Rebecca Wisch |
Brief Summary of Pets in Trusts |
Topical Introduction | |
| State Ballot Measures, Propositions, and Citizen Initiatives (1998 to Present) | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This table of laws summarizes state ballot measures and initiatives related to animal law from 1998 to 2016. Links to the text of the ballot measures are provided as well as results of the elections. | Topic Table |
| Detailed Discussion of State Cat Laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This discussion analyzes the relevant state laws that affect cats. It also raises and attempts to answer several questions directed to cat owners, including licensing of cats, the feral cat problem, and state vaccination requirements. |
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| Overview of States that Prohibit BSL | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This document lists the states that prohibit the regulation of dogs by local governments based on breed, commonly known as breed-specific legislation. The laws are divided into two general categories: (1) states that prohibit breed-specific legislation (BSL) in all animal regulation (10 states); and (2) states that prohibit BSL in dangerous/vicious dog laws (16 states). In total, there are approximately 22 states with some sort of anti-BSL legislation (combining both (1) and (2) together, and not counting DE, IL, and VA twice because they have both such laws). The pertinent part of the legislation is included in this list as well as a link to the actual laws. A further distinction has to be made in the application of some of these laws in the dangerous dog category. Some laws state that municipalities may not regulate dangerous dogs based solely on breed while other laws simply say that breed cannot be used to prove a dangerous dog declaration. | Article |
| Laws and Regulations Concerning Equine Transport | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This document provides an overview of the 11 states that have laws or regulations concerning the transportation of horses that specifically prohibit the use of double-deck trailers. |
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