Assembly bill No. 2052 includes the following definition of “necessary care: in the definition section of New Jersey’s animal cruelty statute that could be problematic for farmers raising livestock and
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Attempts in New Jersey Bill S2848 to improve dog and cat regulations fall short.
By Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M. on
New Jersey Bill S2848 does far more than described in the official bill statement which states that the bill requires:
1) all cats and dogs brought into the State from
…
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The Good and the Bad about NJ Bill S2847
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New Jersey Senate Bill No. 2847, introduced on December 12, 2016 would make some important beneficial changes to the laws governing animal rescue organizations and shelters in New Jersey,…
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Cage Free May Not Improve Hen Welfare
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As recently reported by Stephanie Strom in the NY Times (Business Section, Oct. 21, 2016), hens housed in aviaries have been observed to suffer higher morbidity and mortality rates, compared …
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NYC Council will consider a proposed circus ban (and more)
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NYC Council is at it again.
This time, they are considering an ordinance that will ‘prohibit the display or exhibition of many wild or exotic animals, with exceptions for accredited…
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Latest news about Senator Lesniak’s bill to further amend New Jersey’s Pet Purchase Protection Act (PPPA).
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Since its passage in the Senate, there has not been much action with the Assembly version of S63.
However, as recently reported by Andrew George on njbiz.com
“Lesniak says he’s…
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Bill would permit seizure of animals without Court order based on accusation of animal cruelty
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In New Jersey, Senate Bill 2454 would “[p]rovide for confiscation and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations, and for [the] cost of their care while being held,” all…
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Private and Public Animal Shelters Will Have To Comply with the Same Animal Care Standards in Virginia
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has amended its Rules and Regulations Pertaining to a Pound or Enclosure to Be Maintained by Each County or…
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Lawsuit challenges New Jersey laws banning possession, importation, and export of certain game animal parts and products.
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Conservation Force, a “non-profit 501(c)(3) public foundation formed to conserve wildlife and wild places,” along with several individuals and the Garden State Taxidermist Association, filed a lawsuit against the New…
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This November, without even realizing it, Massachusetts voters may be voting to ban importation of eggs, veal, and pork.
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It looks like voters in Massachusetts will soon be casting their ballots to decide whether to support or reject “a new law that would prohibit (1) confinement of egg- laying…
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