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CT HB05828

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Diana Urban

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Excludes individuals who adopt a cat or dog from out-of-state from the definition of "animal importer" while the animal is still out of state
  • Reduces the frequency of required in-state veterinary examinations for imported cats and dogs
  • Requires microchipping of imported cats and dogs prior to their sale or adoption
  • Clarifies the legal disposition of dogs and cats imported in violation of Connecticut's animal importation statutes
  • Aims to protect public health and animal welfare while reducing financial burdens on animal rescuers

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Certain Revisions To Connecticut's Animal Importation Statute.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Environment1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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