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Montreal Bans Pit Bulls
Montreal has enacted a city-wide ban on pit bulls that went into effect October 3, 2016.October 15, 2016 Animal Law Update -
President Obama Signs END Wildlife Trafficking Act into Law
On October 7, 2016, President Obama signed into law H.R. 2494, The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016.October 10, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Animal Abuser Registry Created in Florida County
Hillsborough County, Florida, which includes the city of Tampa, has passed an animal abuser registry that became effective November 1, 2016.September 20, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California Passes Orca Protection Act
Last month, California became the second U.S. state to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants.September 16, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Portland, Maine, Bans Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats
Portland, ME, has become the latest jurisdiction to outlaw the retail sale of dogs and cats, meaning pet stores will no longer be able to sell them unless they come from a rescue organization.September 15, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Federal Judge Rules Mass Killing of Oregon Cormorants Can Continue
Despite ruling that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acted unlawfully by failing to consider alternatives to killing thousands of cormorants on Oregon’s Columbia River, a federal district court has allowed the slaughter to continue.September 5, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California Becomes Second U.S. State to Ban Bullhooks
A ban on the use of bullhooks – sharp implements used to beat and train elephants to perform unnatural acts – in circuses and traveling shows has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.September 1, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Activist Faces Criminal Charges for Giving Water to Thirsty Pigs
In contrast to the recent spate of legislation designed to protect companion animals trapped in hot cars, a Canadian activist has faced criminal charges for offering water to farmed animals confined in a hot truck.August 27, 2016 Animal Law Update -
New California Law Allows Citizens to Rescue Animals from Hot Cars
California Governor, Jerry Brown, has signed into law AB 797, the “Right to Rescue Act,” which amends existing law to grant legal immunity to citizens who break into a hot vehicle to rescue a confined animal judged to be in imminent danger.August 26, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Washington Jury Awards Damages for “Intrinsic Value” and “Emotional Distress” Damages in Dog Shooting Case
In what is thought to be the largest verdict in Washington for the death of a dog, a jury has awarded $100,000 in a case involving the shooting death of Chucky, a springer spaniel whom owner Jim Anderson described as his “best friend.”August 15, 2016 Animal Law Update
