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Table of 2011 Amendments to Animal Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table provides a topic overview of laws passed or amended in late 2010/2011. Links to the text of the amended laws are provided.

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Dog Leash Laws Rebecca Wisch

Brief Summary of State Dog Leash Laws
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004, updated 2012)

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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
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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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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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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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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Table of State Dog Tether Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This brief overview describes state laws (23 states and D.C.) that concern the tethering or chaining of dogs. It also includes a table of those state laws dealing with tethering with links to the text of the laws. Topic Table
Detailed Discussion of State Dog Impound Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This paper explores state and municipal dog impound laws, focusing specifically on loose dog laws, dogs chasing livestock laws, and public health laws. In doing so, the paper examines grants of police power to seize and destroy dog and what due process requirements constrain these state actions.

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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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