Vermont Animal Related Legislation Introduced as of Feb 25, 2011
Bill: H. 89 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO BANNING THE HUNTING OF BLACK BEAR WITH DOGS
This bill proposes to prohibit the hunting of black bear with dogs. The bill would repeal existing statutory authority to hunt black bear with dogs. The bill would also repeal the authority of the commissioner of fish and wildlife to issue permits and collect permit fees for hunting black bear with dogs. In addition, the bill would repeal the authority of a person to train dogs to hunt black bear.
Bill: H. 142 GMAD POSITION: OPPOSE
AN ACT RELATING TO THE TRAPPING AND TRANSPORT OF TURKEYS
This bill proposes to require the commissioner of fish and wildlife to adopt a general permit for the trapping and transport of turkeys on land owned or leased by a person engaged in farming.
Bill: H. 163 GMAD POSITION: OPPOSE
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT FEES
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to charge fishing tournament organizers a one-time annual fee for all tournaments held in a given year and also requires organizers to report each tournament to the department of fish and wildlife.
Bill. H.229 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
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AN ACT RELATING TO REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN SURGICAL PROCEDURES ON DOGS BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to require that debarking, tail docking, and surgical birth procedures on dogs be performed only by licensed veterinarians and with the animal under general anesthesia.
Bill: H.249 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE HUNTING OF CROWS
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to prohibit the hunting of crows.
Bill: H. 303 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO PET MERCHANTS
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to require that a person that sells more than one litter of animals per year or two or more animals over the age of six months to a consumer for monetary consideration be licensed as a pet merchant. The bill also proposes to require the agency of agriculture, food and markets to inspect the premises of a pet merchant before issuing a pet merchant license.
Bill: H. 340 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO PROHIBITING CRUEL AND INHUMANE TREATMENT OF DOGS IN PUPPY MILLS
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to prohibit puppy mills by requiring any large-scale dog breeding operation to provide each dog under its care with basic food and water, adequate shelter from the elements, necessary veterinary care, adequate space to turn around and stretch its limbs, and regular exercise.
Bill: H. 371 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMAL HOARDING
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to impose criminal penalties for animal hoarding.
Bill: S. 51 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO RECOVERING NONECONOMIC DAMAGES FOR AN INTENTIONAL KILLING OF A PET
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to hold a person who intentionally kills a pet liable to the deceased pet’s owner for noneconomic damages for emotional distress resulting from the loss of the reasonably expected companionship, love, and affection of the pet.
Bill: S. 79 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to allow a humane officer who has seized an abused animal to arrange necessary medical care for the animal.
Bill: S. 107 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO DOCKING THE TAIL OF A HORSE OR A BOVINE
Statement of Purpose: This bill proposes to prohibit tail docking on a horse or bovine unless performed by a veterinarian for medical purposes.
Bill: S. 142 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title" AN ACT RELATING TO PET MERCHANTS
Statement of Purpose: This bill proposes to require that a person that sells animals to consumers for monetary consideration be licensed as a pet merchant.
Bill: S. 239 GMAD POSITION: SUPPORT
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ENSURING THE HUMANE TREATMENT AND SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS
Statement of Purpose: This bill proposes to prohibit the cruel confinement of sows during gestation in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, or fully extend their limbs; and to ensure that itinerant slaughterers are aware of and conform to humane slaughter practices applicable in Vermont.
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