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HB101 - An Act relating to dangerous dogs; amending s 767.14,F.S,;
Eliminates prohibition of breed-specific local government regulation of dangerous
dogs; providing an effective date
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HB219/SB1994 - Gertrude Maxwell Save a Pet Creates a direct-support
organization for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Provides for
the organization, operation, and purpose of the direct-support organization,
etc.
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SB444 - Sale of Dogs and Cats/DOACS [RPCC]: Redefines the term "pet dealer"
for purposes of provisions authorizing a purchaser to return an animal to
the pet dealer and receive a refund, exchange the animal, or receive a
reimbursement of expenses. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services to enforce statutory provisions related to the sale of dogs and cats,
etc.
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Broward County - Commissioners are studying the Palm Beach County ordinance
for possible passage in Broward County.
Keystone Heights - At last Thursday's Keystone Heights City Council meeting,
Mayor Mary Lou Hildreth and three councilmen said the town's pet ordinances
are vague, out of date, and don't get enough enforcement. Bradley said the
ordinances could stand some tweaking. After discussion, the council passed a
motion which charges City Manager Ken Venables and Bradley to review the
measures related to pets in the city.
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Palm Beach County - West Palm Beach - commissioners gave initial approval to
a controversial plan that will require all pet owners to spay and neuter
their animals unless they pay for a more expensive license tag and sign an
affidavit agreeing not to breed their pets. The rules would also prevent breeders
from breeding more than two litters of puppies and kittens a year. Breeders
would be required to obtain a breeding permit and would be forced to hand over
the names, addresses and phone numbers of the people who buy their pets. A
final hearing on the rules will be held Feb. 5. UPDATE: PASSED 2/5/08
Volousia County - commissioner notes indicate they have asked county
attorneys to review the various MSN laws currently on the books to include
Caifornia's and Palm Beach County's. The Volusia County Council likely will decide
Thursday (2/7/0 whether to consider requiring pet owners to spay and neuter
their animals. UPDATE: By a 4-3 vote, the County Council directed its attorneys
to draft an ordinance requiring pet owners to spay or neuter their dogs and
cats.
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