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CT HB06643

Bill

Status

Passed

6/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 22-331a of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2019
  • Allows two or more contiguous towns each with a population of less than 50,000 to establish regional animal control by agreement through their legislative bodies
  • Raises the population threshold from 25,000 to 50,000 for towns eligible to participate in regional animal control arrangements
  • Regional animal control officers appointed under this section have the same powers and duties as municipal animal control officers within their assigned region
  • All costs for maintaining pounds and enforcing dog-related laws in regional areas are paid according to the terms of the inter-municipal agreement certified to the commissioner

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Regional Animal Control Shelters.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Environment1/29/2019

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