The Large-Scale Commercial Dog Breeder Act HB 4898 / SB 339 Getting to the Goal September 15, 2016 Speaker: Pam Sordyl
HB 4898/SB 339: The Large-Scale Commercial Dog Breeder Act > 15 intact female dogs used for the primary purpose of breeding Annual license fee $500 MDARD to establish minimal standards (i.e. housing, sanitary conditions, enclosure space, exercise, and veterinary care of dogs). Prohibits selling puppies at less than 8 weeks of age.
HB 4898/SB 339: The Large-Scale Commercial Dog Breeder Act Require vaccinations, parasite treatment and health certificates signed by a veterinarian, annual reporting, and daily record-keeping. Help to prevent inhumane puppy mills from establishing themselves in Michigan. Help to prevent large-scale cruelty or neglect cases. SB 339 includes a cap of 50 dogs.
Stops puppy mills from coming to Michigan Type: USDA Commercial 200 Dogs Active Kennel Indiana supplier to The Family Puppy (Novi, Flint, Troy).
Prevents large-scale cruelty Type: Hoarder / Exploiter A problem Barry County kennel that relocated to Missaukee County. 175 Dogs Seized 2013
Prevents large-scale cruelty Type: Hoarder / Exploiter Livingston County >75 Dogs Seized 2010 > 50 Goldens Active Kennel Oakland County
Protects animals in large-scale kennels Type: Backyard Breeder ~ 40 Dogs Surrendered 2015 Midland County
Protects animals in large-scale kennels Type: USDA Commercial (both repeat violators of the Animal Welfare Act ~85 Dogs ~ 85 Dogs Commercial USDA Commercial USDA License Cancelled License Revoked Branch County Calhoun County
Current status of HB 4898 • (September 22, 2015) Introduced by Rep. Mike McCready (R-Oakland County) – Co-sponsors: Kurt Heise, Harvey Santana, Christine Greig, Klint Kesto, Ken Yonker, Ed Canfield, John Kivela, Gary Glenn, Mike Callton, Al Pscholka, Earl Poleski • (October 21, 2015)Passed the House Appropriations Committee • (March 2, 2016) Passed the full House by a vote of 82 to 20 – so your Representative has already voted • Referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee • (December 31, 2016) This session ends.
Common arguments from opposition
“We already have an animal cruelty law in Michigan. Why do we need to impose regulations on breeders?”
“Won’t this start that ‘slippery slope’ toward ending all dog breeding?”
“Dog breeders know what they are doing, they will monitor themselves just fine. They don’t need more regulations.”
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Bill History
Prevents large-scale cruelty Allegan County Type: Hoarder / Exploiter >350 Dogs Seized 2012
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