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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.

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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.

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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.

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Table of Veterinary Lien Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This comparative table explores veterinary and possessory lien laws. A lien is a right in property to secure payment on a debt. Since animals are considered the personal property of their owners, they can be the subject of liens. Many states have laws on liens for animal care. These range from boarding liens to veterinary liens. Topic Table
Bald & Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) Rebecca Wisch

Brief Summary of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Rebecca F. Wisch (2002)

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Detailed Discussion of South Dakota Great Ape Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center The following article discusses Great Ape law in South Dakota. Generally, in South Dakota, it is unlawful to possess a great ape in the state of South Dakota under the state’s endangered species law. Violation of that chapter is a misdemeanor.In the event that the endangered species law is bridged, South Dakota requires possessors of “captive nondomestic mammals” to obtain a permit. Additionally, great apes are generally protected from intentional abuse and neglect under the state’s anti-cruelty law. The law excludes properly conducted scientific experiments or investigations performed by personnel following guidelines established by the National Institute of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture Article
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).

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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.

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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
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:

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