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CT HB05422

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 22-380g to require the standard dog licensing form to include a check-off box indicating whether a dog receives heartworm preventative medication
  • Effective from passage and applies to dog licensing forms distributed to veterinarians, pet shops, pet grooming facilities, municipal pounds, and dog training facilities
  • Aims to raise public awareness about heartworm prevention in dogs through the licensing process
  • Maintains existing provisions for the Commissioner of Agriculture's animal population control program, including spaying/neutering services and assistance to nonprofit rescue groups

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Awareness Of Heartworm Disease And The Standard Dog Licensing Form.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Environment2/27/2014

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