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The Monthly National Legislation Reporthttp://mnlreport.typepad.com/Page 284 of 3307/5/2010animal control officer threatened to cite him for keeping his dog in the yard. City ordinances require animal owners to keep their unspayed female pets indoors while they are in heat.Chapter 10 of the McAlester City Code deals with animals, and a female dog in heat is defined as a nuisance. Section 10-4 of the code states “It shall be unlawful for any person to keep orharbor an animal which is determined to be a nuisance.” Section 10-75 of the code deals with female dogs and cats and states: “Every female dog or cat in season shall be kept confined in abuilding or secure enclosure, or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel, in such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot come in contact with another animal except for controlledbreeding purposes.” “The way I read it, if your dog comes in heat, you might ought to take it to a vet or put it inside,” said the police chief, whose department includes two animal controlofficers. “Technically, (if an owner) lets the dog out into his yard to go to the bathroom, and it’s fenced, he’s in violation.”Norman - (1/13/09) - After reviewing and suggesting changes to the city's animal welfare ordinance, the Animal Welfare Division is hosting public meetings to seek feedback and commentsconcerning the proposed changes. A proposed language change would change the division's name from Animal Control to Animal Welfare. Businesses and residences that have kennel licenses -- 34 in all -- are only required one inspection during the application process, with no follow-up checks. The proposed change would require a "random inspection at least once a year.Discussion also included establishing a limit to the number of dogs and cats residents may own. Also under the proposal, anyone owning more than five cats would be required to obtain akennel license. Proposed changes would be for the city to establish a limit of two dogs and three cats owned by each residence, if the animals were unaltered. Having the pets neutered orspayed would allow residents to own four dogs and five cats -- possibly six cats. Pet cats roaming free would be required to be altered and wear collars and licenses -- possibly microchips.The proposed changes also would alter the duties of Animal Welfare officers, to allow inspection of licensed kennel locations. Currently there are only four Animal Control officers in Norman.Discussion also included animal cruelty issues, and an ordinance to prohibit pet confinement in unventilated vehicles.· Confinement of dogs and cats, to restrict unaltered cats from being allowed to run at large.· Disposition of animals, allowing a feral dog or cat to be euthanized without observing the full five day waiting period.· Deposit of waste material, which requires a person in charge of a dog to clean up and properly dispose of waste the dog deposits on public or unauthorized private property.Any input will be reviewed with feedback from other meetings before the final draft ordinance changes are proposed to the City Council.OREGON - The 75th Legislature convened Jan. 12, 2009(1/10/09) - As the 2009 Oregon Legislature convenes - lawmakers will be asked for sweeping increases in every hunting and angling license and tag the state sells -- and a few new ones as well. Included in the request from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is a doubling of fishing and hunting surcharges alreadyassessed on license sales. These surcharges are used to enhance and restore fisheries and habitat and to buy access for public hunting. The department wants toextend the programs (due to sunset in 2010) through 2019 and increase benefits to hunters, anglers and wildlife. Agency officials propose an increase in their current$270 million biennium budget to $300 million for 2009-11. More than one-third of it ($104 million) will depend on license and tag fees. Fees now make up $81 millionof the department's budget income. The balance of revenue comes primarily from federal excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment and from the state's generalfund. Curt Melcher, the department's deputy director, said most of the increase is necessary to maintain existing programs.Molalla - In response to a Christmas day "pit bull" attack, Molalla Mayor John Atkins is considering whether the city should adopt a pit bull ordinance or, in the alternative, adopt a genericordinance related to dangerous animals. UPDATE: (1/19/09) - Concerned local citizens as well as several out-of-towners showed up at the Molalla City Council's meeting Wednesday night tovoice their opinions about adopting a breed-specific dog ban in the city. A memo to the council prepared by city manager John Atkins listed several options for updating the city's laws againstaggressive dogs. Although the memo included information on banning certain breeds of dogs from the city, Atkins did not recommend that course of action. The council voted to update itsaggressive dog ordinance -- adopted in 1974 -- to bring it in line with current Oregon laws regarding aggressive dogs. The council also adopted a resolution officially naming Clackamas Countyas the city's dog control agency. The county served that role on an unofficial basis previously.PENNSYLVANIALancaster - (1/11/09) - In the past 30 days, more than 100 dogs have been brought to the Humane League of Lancaster County. Most of the dogs are from areakennels, struggling to comply with the state's new dog law. It's put the shelter in an unusual position: loving the new law, but needing to make extraordinary provisions. TheHumane League is asking kennel owners and others to wait until next month to "surrender" their animals.RHODE ISLAND - 2009 Legislative session began Jan. 6, 2009No Report for Rhode IslandSOUTH CAROLINA - The 118th General Assembly convened Jan 13, 2009Columbia - HSUS has set Feb 4, 2009 as Lobby Day. DO NOT let them be the only voiceheard by your legislators. Call your state representative and make an appointment. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/04 February 2009 10:00am - South Carolina Humane Lobby Day- Blatt Building, Room #101Capitol Complex, Columbia, SCHOSTED BY: Jessica Feingold Lieberson, Grassroots CoordinatorH 3004 - TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENTDIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO TRANSFER TO THEDIVISION CERTAIN POWERS AND ASSETS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,AMONG OTHER THINGS;12/09/08 House Prefiled12/09/08 House Referred to Committee on Agriculture, NaturalResources and Environmental Affairs01/13/09 House Introduced and read first time HJ-1701/13/09 House Referred to Committee on Agriculture, NaturalResources and Environmental Affairs HJ-19Section 23-6-370. (A)An enforcement officer, deputy enforcement officer, or officer deputized by the department pursuant to Section 27-16-70(C)(2): (1)shall enforce the lawsof the State related to natural resources as provided in Title 50 and prosecute a person who violates these laws; (2) has statewide jurisdiction;(3) has the same power andauthority held and exercised by: (a) a constable at common law and under the laws of this State; and (b) an inspector as provided by Chapter 5, Title 50; and (4) may use anofficial summons for violations of a law or regulation of the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the State Forestry Commission,
The Monthly National Legislation Reporthttp://mnlreport.typepad.com/Page 285 of 3307/5/2010or the Department of Health and Environmental Control pertaining to shellfish, trespass, and: (c) malicious injury to animalsor personal property, Section 16-11-510;(q) inhumane treatment to animals, Section 47-1-40.H 3013 - TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF REMOVING OR DESTROYING FENCES, GATES, OR OTHERBARRIERS ENCLOSING ANIMALS, CROPS, OR UNCULTIVATED LANDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENSE AND INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO VESTJURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DISPOSE OF THIS OFFENSE IN MAGISTRATES COURT.12/09/08 House Prefiled12/09/08 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary01/13/09 House Introduced and read first time HJ-2101/13/09 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-22H 3117 - To amend section 20-4-60, as amended, code of laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to an order for protection from domestic abuse, to provide the temporarypossession of personal property, the court may order the temporary possession of pet animals.12/09/08 House prefiledH 3154 - TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "THESOUTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT REFORM ACT OF 2009"; TO AMEND SECTION12-43-217, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY EVERY FIVEYEARS, SO AS TO LIMIT A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE IN THE YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OFREVISED AGRICULTURAL USE STANDARDS 12/16/08 House Prefiled12/16/08 House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means01/13/09 House Introduced and read first time HJ-6801/13/09 House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-69H 3197 - TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTALCONTROL BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO DELETEREFERENCES TO THE BOARD AND INSTEAD PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MUST BE MANAGED ANDOPERATED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENTOF THE SENATE AND SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY THE GOVERNOR;12/16/08 House Prefiled12/16/08 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary01/13/09 House Introduced and read first time HJ-8601/13/09 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-86H 3227 - TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-650,CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,RELATING TO COCKFIGHTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE.H 3265 - A bill to amend section 47-1-40, as amended, code of laws ofSouth Carolina, 1976, relating to the ill-treatment of animals,to clarify that the provisions of the section do not apply to thepractice of veterinary medicine in accordance with accepted veterinarystandards.01/14/09 House Referred to Committee on Agriculture, NaturalResources and Environmental Affairs01/14/09 House Introduced and read first timeS 102 - A bill to amend section 47-1-40, as amended, code of laws ofSouth Carolina, 1976, relating to the ill-treatment of animals, toclarify that the provisions of the section do not apply to the practiceof veterinary medicine in accordance with accepted veterinary standards.01/13/09 Senate Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources01/13/09 Senate Introduced and read first time12/10/08 Senate Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources12/10/08 Senate PrefiledS 104 - TO AMEND TITLE 46 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDINGCHAPTER 53, TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY THAT AN AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL MAY INCURDUE TO AN INJURY OR DEATH SUFFERED BY A PARTICIPANT IN AN AGRITOURISMACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL MUST POST A WARNINGNOTICE AT THE AGRITOURISM FACILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT WARNING NOTICES MUST BEINCLUDED IN CONTRACTS THE AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL ENTERS INTO WITHPARTICIPANTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL'S LIABILITY ISNOT LIMITED IF THE PROPER WARNING NOTICES ARE NOT PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.12/10/08 Senate Prefiled
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