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Brief Summary of Local and State Dog Laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This summary examines the nature and authority of state and local dog laws. It also describes the general subjects included in dog laws, such as loose dogs and impoundment procedures. The concept of preemption of local laws is also defined. |
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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. |
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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. | Article |
2021 Statutory Amendments Table | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This table details the animal-related legislative changes that occurred across all fifty states in 2021. Links are provided to the amended laws and a summary of the change appears in the adjacent column. | Topic Table |
Overview of the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act (MBTRA) | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview discusses the recent amendment to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Under a bill introduced in May of 2004, all bird species not considered "native" to the United States would be excluded from protection. This new law, known as the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act, has been the center of much controversy, especially as it concerns the cause of mute swans in the U.S. It became law on December 8, 2004, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005. |
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2008 - 2009 Significant Animal Law Cases | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This table provides a summary of the significant animal law cases from 2008 and early 2009. The federal cases are listed first followed by the state cases, which are listed alphabetically by case name. |
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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 |
2015 State Law Amendments | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This table summarizes the statutory amendments that occurred in 2015. The table gives a brief description of the changes and links to the actual text of the 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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How to Search for Your Municipality's Animal-Related Ordinances | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This document briefly explains how one may search for electronic versions of his or her municipality's animal control ordinances over the Interent. |
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