I don't want to see something that shuts down home breeders and hobbyists. I'd like to hear more about what Calpernia knows about the issue of AWA and home kennel licences. But if it does entail the ineligeibilty of home breeders to do what they do, then I'm against it. There has to be enough flexibility to permit breeding, but without heavy handed government mandates. I'd also hate to see rescue groups get hit in the teeth. And will the fees from licensing be low enough for home breeders/rescues to afford, but still cover the cost of inspections. I'd also like to know what the standards are for inspection. There needs to be a way to target puppy mills without closing the good breeders and rescuers.
OKAY - all that's well and good, and I can agree.
I'm not sure what I see in this law that would put home breeders at risk except and unless the fees are high. The actual provisions don't seem to me to be a problem for the hobby breeder and the hobby breeder needs to realize that there's no definable difference between hobby and mill.
I will get you the links and text after my kids' homework is done.
Current AWA laws doesn't allow kennel licenses to homes or homesteads. They have to be separate kennel facilities.
The PAWS law that is stalled at the federal level is being pushed through at the state levels to force compliance.
This is what we are seeing on this thread here.
These animal laws won't allow for x number of litters per year w/o a kennel license.
The litter is broad and not animal specific.
This will essentially wipe out homesteaders for being able to breed and sell working dogs.