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Landlord & Tenant Issues Concerning Dog Bites Rebecca Wisch

Brief Summary of Landlord Liability for Injury by a Tenant's Animal
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004)

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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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Domestic Violence and Pets: List of States that Include Pets in Protection Orders Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This document lists the states that include pets in domestic violence protection orders with links to the actual statutes. As of 2024, 40 states as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico have enacted such laws. Also, see the Map of Pets in Domestic Violence Orders linked below. Article
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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FAQ: Dogs in Restaurants Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This FAQ explores what states have laws concerning dogs in outdoor dining area of restaurants. As of 2023, 23 states have laws or administrative regulations that allow patrons to bring pet dogs to outdoor dining spaces in restaurants. Some laws require that the local unit of government first enact an ordinance allowing the activity. Article
Summary of 2008 Animal-Related Ballot Measures Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview provides a summary of the animal-related ballots measures presented to voters in 2008. Links to the text of the ballot measures are provided.

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Table of State Dog Leash Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This table explores the state laws that address control and constraint of dogs, usually by leash. While most leash laws exist at the local/municipal level, some states do have leash laws during times of rabies outbreaks, after a dog has been declared "dangerous," in designated wildlife areas, or during the period between sunset and sunrise. Topic Table
Overview of the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. SS 3371-3378) Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a brief overview of the federal Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 3371-3378). Included is a brief historical discussion as well as an examination of the criminal and civil provisions under the Act. A link to a more complete discussion is provided.

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Table of Significant Animal-related Cases from 2009 Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table gives summaries of some of the significant animal-related cases from 2009. Links are provided to the actual text of the cases that are summarized.

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Table of Rabies Vaccination Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table explores state rabies vaccination laws in the U.S. Rabies is a virus that is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal. Rabies attacks the brain and central nervous system of infected animal. Once symptoms appear, the virus is almost always fatal.

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