ALERT: Royal Oak, Michigan

A city ordinance is being discussed that could affect all non-domesticated animals. Animal owners should attend the next City Commission meeting and contact local officials to prevent overreach. There is a recent article below. City Commission Meeting Date: April 25,...
Veterinarians voice concerns about proposed Lacey Act amendment

Veterinarians voice concerns about proposed Lacey Act amendment

The article below by Jennifer Fiala via URL: https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=10811745   Federal legislation designed to boost the U.S. economy by pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into the domestic development of technologies to counter China’s dominance in...

Lacey Act Amendments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

(a compilation of questions and incorrect statements, in bold below, from our social media and emails) Our original alert will always be maintained/updated at https://USARK.org/2022Lacey/ Updates will be made to this FAQ as necessary. View the latest updates on bill...
ALERT: Connecticut

ALERT: Connecticut

UPDATE: This bill is dead. It did not pass before the session ended. Thank you to everyone who worked to stop it! UPDATE 4/25: The amended bill passed the Judiciary Committee and may go to the House for a vote before the session ends on May 5. UPDATE 3/28: The bill...
California AB 2512

California AB 2512

California Assembly Bill 2512 (AB1512) edits the current law and adds language regarding the authority of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Specifically, it strikes the below current language: The department shall publish from time to time as changes...