Arizona House
PASSES Pair of DAMAGING
Dog Bills
O
n Tuesday, February 18, the Arizona House of Representatives
voted to approve two measures that will make life more difficult
for sporting dog owners and those interested in getting involved with
hunting dogs.
House Bill 2242 adds a host of new regulations, standards, and inspection
requirements to owners of hunting dog kennels by categorizing them as
“pet dealers.” These sporting dog kennels and hobby breeders would
then be subject to the laws and regulations that govern pet dealers in
the state.
House Bill 2302 outlaws all sales of dogs in public places. This includes rest
stops and parks, as well as private commercial property like a Walmart
parking lot without express permission from the owner. Completing a
dog sale in a public location is a very common practice, particularly in
situations where the two parties may be separated by long distances
and agree to meet at a convenient location.
“These bills are part of nationwide trend to slowly but surely burden
hunting dog enthusiasts to the point that they can no longer pursue their
passion,” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA’s president and CEO. “Whether it is
pointing pheasants, running rabbits, or retrieving ducks, hunting with
dogs is a unique and exciting experience and is a great way to introduce
new hunters to the sport.”
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Sportsmen’s Monthly February/March 2014