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An analysis
of the proposed legislation in its historical
context and the position of the American
Kennel Club with respect thereto.
Jeffrey P. Helsdon
jhelsdon@sbo-law.com
www.tacomalawfirm.com
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Animal Welfare
Act Overview
The Animal Welfare
Act - The Statutory Environment
AWA Conclusions
The Regulations -
The Definitions
The Licensing Regulations
The Care and Facilities
Regulations
The Regulations -
Conclusion
The Doris Day Animal
League Lawsuit
The Doris Day Animal
League Lawsuit - Conclusion
AKCs Official Position
Against Federal Regulation
AKCs Official Position
Against Federal Regulation - Conclusion
PAWS - [Downloadable
Dealer Equation Flowchart - PDF
Format]
- The $500 Sales
Exemption
- The 6 Litter
Exemption
- The 25 Sales
Exemption - The Death of Rescue
The Four Percent
Solution
The Internet Sales
Rationale
Effect of PAWS on
Home Businesses
Effect of PAWS on
compliance with Local Zoning Ordinances
The Macro-Economic
Effect of PAWS on Dog and Cat Suppliers
An Alternative Approach
Whence Comes the
Reversal of Course?
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