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| Dog Number Restrictions | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of Ordinances for Pet Number Restrictions
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Topical Introduction | |
| Brief Summary of State Emergency Planning Laws for Animals | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
After Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, the federal Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act was enacted and over 30 states have adopted either a law or emergency plan that deals with disaster planning and pets. Such plans establish procedures to coordinate federal, state and local government agencies, volunteer organizations, animal interest groups, and veterinary medical personnel for rapid response to natural disasters. Most address the care of companion animals, the implementation of state animal response teams, the sheltering of animals, and identification of recovered animals. |
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| Horse Racing and Trainer Liability | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of Trainer Responsibility for Racehorse Breakdowns in New York
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Topical Introduction | |
| Equine Activity Liability | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of Equine Activity Liability Acts (EALA)
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Topical Introduction | |
| Brief Summary of the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) | Cynthia Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article gives a quick summary of the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA). The Act requires that humane methods of slaughtering and handling livestock in connection with slaughter be used. Livestock animals, such as cattle, calves, horses, mules, sheep, swine, and goats, must be rendered insensible to pain before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. |
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| Assistance Animals | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of Assistance Animals Laws |
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| Detailed Discussion of State Animal "Terrorism"/Animal Enterprise Interference Laws | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
State animal terrorism laws have been enacted to protect agricultural research and production. The laws prohibit acts that obstruct, impede, or disrupt agricultural operations, research, or experimentation conducted at an animal facility. A person who violates a state animal terrorism law may be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, face a stiff fine and prison term, and may be required to pay restitution. Opponents of such laws argue that they may violate state and federal constitutional rights. |
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| Brief Summary of the Equine Activity Liability Act | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Many states have enacted EALA, which limits equine professionals’ liability for injury or death to equestrian participants. EALA only limits liability if the injury or death had been due to an inherent risk involved with interacting with horses. EALA does not limit liability if the injury or death had been caused by a non-inherent risk or caused by the equine professional’s own negligence. |
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| State and Federal Disaster Planning Laws and Pets | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of State Emergency Planning Laws for Animals |
Topical Introduction | |
| Endangered Species Act (ESA) | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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Topical Introduction |
