Friday, September 3, 2010

American Rottweiler Club – Formal Response To MD HB495

The American Rottweiler Club, Inc. (ARC), the parent club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) for the Rottweiler breed in the United States, representing thousands of dog owners, is writing to express our grave concern over Maryland HB 495, A Bill That Criminalizes The Ownership and Limits The Possession of Breeding Dogs.

Since its inception, the American Rottweiler Club has been deeply engaged in advancing animal welfare and the humane care and treatment of dogs.

Maryland HB 495 – A Bill Limiting Dog Ownership

HB 495
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2009 Session
IMPORTANT:  Below is the ACTUAL language of MD. HB 495
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
House Bill 495  (Delegate Smigiel, et al.)
Judiciary
Criminal Law – Crimes Relating to Animals – Limitations on Possession of Breeding Dogs
This bill prohibits a person from owning, possessing, controlling, or otherwise having charge or custody of more [...]