RedHedd
12-29-2006, 11:43 AM
Here in California are a few pet-friendly laws that go into effect January 1. What's your state doing?
Also going into effect at the start of the New Year is a law designed to stiffen the penalties for pet owners who leave their animals in cars parked in the sun, and another that makes it illegal to tie a dog to a stationary object for more than three hours.
Supporters of the new dog-tethering law have argued that long-term tethering makes dogs more aggressive and more likely to bite. Depending on the specific offense, violation of this new law could result in an infraction or misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 per dog and up to six months in county jail.
However, there are some exceptions to the law, which allows for dogs to be tied to a pulley system; tethering to allow owners to complete temporary tasks; or on farms if it's necessary for the animal's safety.
The other pet law gives animal control officers authority to break into cars to save pets that are in distress, such as those inside vehicles parked outside in the sun. Previously, they would have had to call a law enforcement officer to enter the vehicle to save the animal.
Under the new law, the owner of an unattended hot vehicle containing a pet will face a fine of up to $500 and as much as six months in jail.
Also going into effect at the start of the New Year is a law designed to stiffen the penalties for pet owners who leave their animals in cars parked in the sun, and another that makes it illegal to tie a dog to a stationary object for more than three hours.
Supporters of the new dog-tethering law have argued that long-term tethering makes dogs more aggressive and more likely to bite. Depending on the specific offense, violation of this new law could result in an infraction or misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 per dog and up to six months in county jail.
However, there are some exceptions to the law, which allows for dogs to be tied to a pulley system; tethering to allow owners to complete temporary tasks; or on farms if it's necessary for the animal's safety.
The other pet law gives animal control officers authority to break into cars to save pets that are in distress, such as those inside vehicles parked outside in the sun. Previously, they would have had to call a law enforcement officer to enter the vehicle to save the animal.
Under the new law, the owner of an unattended hot vehicle containing a pet will face a fine of up to $500 and as much as six months in jail.