HB 1596 – relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs makes changes to the licensing law. It shortens the grace period for late licensing of dogs and increases the costs. Changes from between June 1 and June 20 to
Update on HB 1624 (Dog Breeder Requirements) & HB 1639 (Tethering and Animal Confiscation Criteria) This past week, two bills that would restrict the rights of dog breeders and animal owners had legislative public hearings. Many thanks to all who
HB 1639 –relative to the tethering of dogs amends RSA 644:8, IV-a(a), the animal cruelty statute, to allow an animal, suspected of being abused or neglected, to be taken into custody without a warrant even if there is no imminent
Legislative Priority – this week – HB 1624 (Breeder Restrictions & Requirements) HB 1624 is proposed as a bill to stop “puppy mills” but it will impose unnecessary and onerous requirements on responsible dog breeders. If you have not sent
Dogged Dogdom has a great post about HB 1624. The bill infringes on the individual owners rights to make decisions about their animal’s particular needs, and does more to create irresponsible breeding practices and care of animals than it does
