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Brief Summary of State Spay and Neuter Laws | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
A majority of states have enacted laws requiring releasing agencies to sterilize cats and dogs they adopt out in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals. Exceptions to the mandatory sterilization laws are often made for owners and for medically unfit animals. Violations are punishable both civilly and criminally. |
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Overview of State Emergency Planning Laws for Animals | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Since 2005, major changes have been made to federal and state emergency planning laws with respect to animals. State laws require emergency plans to include steps to be taken during a disaster, including evacuation, rescue and recovery, shelters and tracking. |
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Assistance Animals | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of Assistance Animals Laws |
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State and Federal Disaster Planning Laws and Pets | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of State Emergency Planning Laws for Animals |
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Detailed Discussion of State Animal "Terrorism"/Animal Enterprise Interference Laws | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
State animal terrorism laws have been enacted to protect agricultural research and production. The laws prohibit acts that obstruct, impede, or disrupt agricultural operations, research, or experimentation conducted at an animal facility. A person who violates a state animal terrorism law may be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, face a stiff fine and prison term, and may be required to pay restitution. Opponents of such laws argue that they may violate state and federal constitutional rights. |
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Endangered Species Act (ESA) | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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Cat Laws | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of State Cat Laws
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Brief Summary of Ordinances for Pet Number Restrictions | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Some cities and towns have attempted to address pet nuisance issues by limiting the number of pets a person can own. These laws are sometimes challenged by pet owners because the laws impact pet owners’ property rights. However, courts usually uphold the laws if they are rationally related to protecting the public health, safety, and welfare. |
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Detailed Discussion of the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
The Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) is federal legislation that requires that only humane methods of slaughtering and handling livestock in connection with slaughtering be used. Before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut, livestock animals must be rendered insensible to pain by being gassed, electrocuted, or shot in the head with a firearm or captive bolt stunner. HMSA does not apply to birds or animals killed in ritual slaughter, and lacks a general enforcement provision. |
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Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) | Cynthia Hodges |
Brief Summary of t he Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA)
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Topical Introduction |