I am not sure how this proposed legislation snuck in the back door, but it is very dangerous legislation.
HB 2098 was scheduled for to be read on the floor today after passing through the Agriculture Committee. However, it is back on tomorrow's calendar.
HB 2098 - Protection of Animals
http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2005/Bills/House/HTML/H2098v2.htm l
The NC Federation of Dog Clubs urge all who are concerned to email Representatives Ross, Hill, and Insko as well as your County Rep before the bill is read tomorrow.
This is the companion piece toS669 in the 2003-2004 Session which allows a third party to file suit to remove animals for cruelty. please note that they only have to consult with the animals owners if the animal needs to be euthanized.
You stand to lose any rights you have, once accused of animal cruelty-whetheror not you are guilty! (S669 allows 3rd parties to file suit to remove foranimal cruelty). Anyone can accuse you of animal cruelty. Anyone!
Anyone can get “custody” of your animals and then, with the court’s permission, charge you for ALL of the upkeep and medical care of the custody of your dogs - whatever your accuser deems as necessary.
Your accuser may take your animals, force you to pay for their upkeeppending trial, and vet them as they see fit--the bill says "consult with or attempt to consult with--you do not have to be notified unless your animals need to be euthanized. This wording can be construed to mean spayed/neutered, as removal of reproductive organs is "necessary medical care".This legislation is combined with much needed dog fighting legislation - two totally different areas of dog ownership. Below is a url listing the things wrong with this legislation and who to contact about this bill.
http://www.moordair.com/Information_for_NC/NC%20Proposed%20Bills%20Fight%20Or%20Save.htm
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