I just found this as well. This is more propaganda that millers toss around. They are opposing the California legislation because:
The Issue.
California Assembly Bill 1122 would make it illegal for a person to transfer, as a commercial
transaction, a live animal in certain public places. The bill also provides a range of penalties for
violators. The rationale for this bill revolves around increased reports of people selling dogs, birds and
other pets in unregulated public venues.
The Impact.
Under this legislation it is unlawful for any person to willfully sell, trade, barter, display, or offer for
sale, trade, or barter, or give away as part of a commercial transaction a live animal at any of the
following:
on any street;
highway;
public right-of-way;
commercial parking lot;
swap meet;
flea market;
parking lot sale;
carnival;
boardwalk; or
any outdoor special sale.
First time offenders of these provisions will be guilty of an infraction punishable by up to a $250 fine.
A person found in violation for the first time and, by that violation, either causes or permits any animal
to suffer or be injured, or causes or permits any animal to be placed in a situation in which its life or
health may be endangered will be guilty of a misdemeanor. Second time or subsequent offenders will
also be guilty of a misdemeanor. Anyone guilty of a misdemeanor violation will face a fine of up to
$1,000 per violation, and a court may access the severity of the violation in setting the fine.
These restrictions do not apply to the following:
An event held primarily for the auction or sale of agricultural livestock;
A tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded for the prevention of cruelty to animals; or
A public animal control department.
March 4, 2009
(CA SB 1122)
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Recommended Action.
Similar legislation has been already introduced in Tennessee and we expect to see it pop up in other
legislatures across the country. Assembly Bill 1122 has yet to be assigned to a committee. We urge you
to read the text of this legislation (attached to the online version of this PetAlert), found on the Breaking
News page of the PIJAC website (
PIJAC Home Page - Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council). Please check the Breaking News page of the PIJAC
website often for updates on this bill and for committee assignment and hearing information.
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f you have further questions please feel free to contact PIJACs Bambi Nicole Osborne by phone at
202-452-1525 or via email at bambi@pijac.org.
Not Yet
http://www.kennelspotlight.com/CA_SB...strictions.pdf
The reasoning behind not wanting this legislation passed is because of these issues????
I don't know about anyone else but when was the last time you picked up a new puppy at a carnival
Maybe Bambi
Nicole Osborne should recieve a few phone calls and emails so that she can further clarify they position on this legislation?
202-452-1525 or via email at
bambi@pijac.org