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Georgia: H 1194 Protects Pet Shop Animals

Born Free USA Position: SUPPORT

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would ban the sale of dogs or cats less than 8 weeks old. In addition, 8 weeks would be the minimum age for importing dogs or cats into the state. The legislation also provides remedies for those who purchase a dog or cat from a pet dealer only to find that the animal has an illness, disease or hereditary disorder. Finally, pet dealers are required to state in writing the animal’s date of birth and the name and address of the breeder/broker at the time of sale.

Born Free USA Position: OPPOSE

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would set the required time for checking traps in Minnesota at once every 4 days, and simultaneously extend the length of time to check Conibear traps from once every 3 days to every 4 days.

API Position: SUPPORT

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would require that sellers of fur garments include a label disclosing the type of animal whose fur was used in the garment as well as the country of origin (if imported). Federal law requires that garments made entirely or partly with fur must have a label disclosing certain data; however, that law does not apply to fur trim or fur products that are sold for $150 or less. H. 834 would close that loophole in Maryland by applying to all fur garments, regardless of the price.

Born Free USA Position: OPPOSE

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would set the required time for checking traps at once every 4 days, and simultaneously extend the length of time to check Conibear traps from once every 3 days to every 4 days.

Born Free USA Position: OPPOSE

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would initiate a trapping season on river otters and bobcats.

Born Free USA Position: SUPPORT

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would establish basic requirements for pet dealers for the sale of dogs and cats. Puppies and kittens would be required to be at least 8 weeks of age prior to sale and prior to being transported into the state for sale. Pet dealers would be required to refund a consumer's money if the dog or cat becomes congenitally ill or dies after being sold.

Born Free USA Position: SUPPORT

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would require that sellers of fur garments include a label disclosing the type of animal whose fur was used in the garment as well as the country of origin (if imported). Federal law requires that garments made entirely or partly with fur must have a label disclosing certain data; however, that law does not apply to fur trim or fur products that are sold for $150 or less. H 4856 would close that loophole in Illinois by applying to all fur garments, regardless of the price.

Born Free USA Position: SUPPORT

Bill Description: If passed, this legislation would prohibit coyote "body count" contests as well as require fish and game wardens to immediately transport coyotes injured during illegal contests for treatment or euthanasia. In addition, this legislation requires the fish and wildlife agency to conduct landowner/farmer education regarding non-lethal methods for resolving issues with coyotes.

Born Free USA Position: SUPPORT

Bill Description: Under existing Rhode Island law, the use of steel jawed leghold traps is banned. However, an exception is made for their use with a permit to abate an "animal nuisance." If passed, this bill would eliminate this exception and strengthen the prohibition on leghold traps for commercial or recreational trapping.

Born Free USA Position: OPPOSE

Bill Description: This bill would repeal existing law by allowing the use of leghold traps and specifically allowing the trapping of otter. The bill also declares that trapping has "ecological" and other benefits, that it is a "highly regulated activity," and that traps are humane, selective, and safe.

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