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Table of 2012/2013 Amendments to State Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This comparative table gives an overview of changes to state law in 2012 - 2013. Links to the laws are provided as well as a summary of the amendments.

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Detailed Discussion of Virginia Great Ape Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This discussion analyzes the laws relevant to the possession of great apes in Virginia. The paper examines categories of individuals who possess great apes including persons using them as pets, exhibitors, zoos, sanctuaries, and research facilities.

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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
2019 State Amendments Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

In 2019, many of the same animal issues appeared again in state legislature, particularly service animals and anti-cruelty laws.

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Table of State Commercial Pet Breeders Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This table covers state laws and administrative regulations affecting commercial dog breeders. The table defines a commercial breeder, describes whether a state has an upper limit of dogs a breeder can possess at one time, whether a state has minimum standards of care, inspection provisions, and penalties for violations. Topic Table
Table of State Humane Slaughter Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table presents an overview of state humane slaughter acts. It includes an examination of the legal methods of slaughter, religious/ritual exemptions, the animals covered, and the penalties for violation.

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2020 Amendments to Laws Rebecca Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table reflects the substantive changes to animal-related laws in 2020.

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Pet Purchaser Protection/Puppy "Lemon Laws" Rebecca F. Wisch

Brief Summary of Pet Sales
Rebecca F. Wisch (2005; updated 2010)

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State and Municipal Regulation of Dogs Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This paper overviews the general police power local municipalities have over the regulation of dogs. In doing so, the paper touches upon the subjects of local dog regulation and the associated caselaw. The paper also discusses preemption of local dog laws by overriding state laws.

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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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