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DE SB156

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Robert Marshall

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 9 relating to minimum standards for dog housing and tethering
  • Establishes a formula for calculating required enclosure size: (length of dog in inches + 6) x (length of dog in inches + 6) x 2 = required floor space in square inches
  • Requires dog houses to include dry, water-resistant materials like straw or hay with a door flap during winter months, and prohibits leaving dogs outside during hurricane, tropical storm, heat, blizzard, flood, or tornado warnings
  • Imposes tethering requirements including minimum length of 10 feet or 3 times dog length, prohibits tethering dogs under 4 months of age, and prohibits tethering between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless for less than 15 minutes
  • Specifies wire flooring standards for primary enclosures and requires spill-proof water receptacles and running water access for dogs kept primarily outdoors

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Chapter 33, Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unemployment Compensation.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/24/2009

Committee Referrals

Labor6/11/2009

Full Bill Text

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