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Detailed Discussion of State Spay and Neuter Laws Cynthia F. Hodges Animal Legal & 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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Lacey Act Cynthia Hodges

Brief Summary of the Lacey Act
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

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Detailed Discussion of State Emergency Planning Laws for Pets 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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Brief Summary of the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) Cynthia Hodges Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article gives a quick summary of the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA). The Act requires that humane methods of slaughtering and handling livestock in connection with slaughter be used. Livestock animals, such as cattle, calves, horses, mules, sheep, swine, and goats, must be rendered insensible to pain before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut.

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The Canadian Commercial Seal Hunt: In Search Of International Legal Protection For Harp Seals Cynthia F. Hodges Animal Legal & Historical Center

This paper considers several sources of international law as potential candidates to protect harp seals from cruelty and over-exploitation. Part I of this paper discusses the Canadian Marine Mammal Regulations, which are the legal-regulatory structure under which the hunt takes place. Part II describes the range and status of the main species targeted in the commercial seal hunt, namely, the harp seals. Part III reviews several several sources of international law as potential candidates to protect and conserve the targeted harp seals. This paper concludes that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES) is the most likely candidate to protect harp seals from unsustainable trade, and that they should be listed as a protected species under Appendix II.

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Dog Number Restrictions Cynthia Hodges

Brief Summary of Ordinances for Pet Number Restrictions
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

 

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2010 Significant Animal Law Cases Cynthia F. Hodges Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table provides a summary of the significant animal law cases (state and federal) from 2010. The cases are listed alphabetically by case name.

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Brief Summary of the Equine Activity Liability Act Cynthia F. Hodges Animal Legal & Historical Center

Many states have enacted EALA, which limits equine professionals’ liability for injury or death to equestrian participants. EALA only limits liability if the injury or death had been due to an inherent risk involved with interacting with horses. EALA does not limit liability if the injury or death had been caused by a non-inherent risk or caused by the equine professional’s own negligence.

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Horse Racing and Trainer Liability Cynthia Hodges

Brief Summary of Trainer Responsibility for Racehorse Breakdowns in New York
Cynthia F. Hodges, MA, JD (2008)

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Brief Summary of State Animal Enterprise Interference Laws Cynthia F. Hodges Animal Legal & Historical Center

State animal terrorism laws have been enacted to protect agricultural research and production using animals. 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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