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Canine Legislation
URL: http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/

Description:
Information about legislation that applies to dogs in the United States. The site features an overview, position statements on topics such as air travel for dogs and "dangerous dog" control legislation, and news alerts on topics such as breed-specific legislation (or BSL, which may include laws about the neutering of breeds most like to attack), pet animal welfare statutes (PAWS), and breeder licensing. Also includes a newsletter and brochures. From the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Publisher:
American Kennel Club (AKC)

Extra Keywords
pit bulls dog bites

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Dangerous dogs
Dogs -- Law and legislation

LII Database Information:
Record 2238 created by Maria Brandt on 07/02/2005
Last modification on 07/06/2005
Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 01/08/2006
Published: 07/02/2005  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/2238