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Originally Posted by wildcard  I sold 5 puppies last year and would be a pet dealer under this act. With no probable cause to believe a crime was committed police officers would be allowed to view my records? I mean, do you want the police reviewing your personal finances etc with no reason to believe you did anything wrong ir illegal? Last time I checked there was nothing criminal or illegal about breeding a litter of dogs.
Sure on its face 10 litters is a lot. But what happens in 2 yrs when the author of the bill wants to amend it to be 5, then 2, then 1? This incremental approach is being taken next door in Illinois as I write this-- they want any breeder with 3 breedable bitches to have indoor outdoor runs??
I don't want to see animals mistreated whether someone has 1 or 100. Stronger penalties for cruelty and mistreatment are appropriate, not more administration. Let's let our local law enforcement investigate crimes, not dog breeders who have done nothing more than breed a single litter.
There is a reason why we hear of mill busts-- it is because the owners were committing the crimes of neglect and cruelty. Enforcement of what we have works if the time is taken to use the laws on the books. |
OK, I think they would still need probable cause, what makes you think they would not need this? This is something our constitution guarantees, and no state can take this away. Are you sure you are getting you information from valid sources?