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HI HR244
Resolution
Status
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Luke
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Health to adopt rules limiting possession of pet animals whose improper care creates a nuisance in the community
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Defines pet animals as dogs, cats, domesticated rabbits, guinea pigs, domesticated pigs, or caged birds not bred for consumption
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Notes current animal hoarding statute addresses ownership of 15 or more cats and dogs but does not address improper care of fewer than 15 pet animals
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Identifies that improper pet care, including failure to properly dispose of waste, creates community nuisances as pet numbers increase
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Requires transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Health
Legislative Description
Requests the Department of Health to develop rules limiting the possession of improperly cared for pet animals.
Last Action
(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 43
3/21/2011