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CT HB05008
Bill
Status
Passed
6/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edwin Gomes
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AI Summary
- Exempts guide dogs owned by or in the custody of blind persons or persons with mobility impairments from mandatory quarantine requirements after a biting incident, provided the dog is under the direct supervision of its handler, currently vaccinated, and subject to routine veterinary care
- Applies the same quarantine exemption structure already granted to police dogs, extending it to guide dogs for individuals with disabilities
- Updates the vaccination language for police dog exemptions from "vaccinated annually" to "currently vaccinated," aligning it with the new guide dog provision
- Effective date of October 1, 2011, amending subsection (c) of section 22-358 of the Connecticut general statutes
- Existing quarantine penalties remain unchanged for non-exempt animals: owners who fail to comply with quarantine orders face fines up to $250, imprisonment up to 30 days, or both
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Quarantine Of Biting Guide Dogs.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/13/2011
Committee Referrals
Environment1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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