I have read the bill twice now, and what I am taking from it is pretty much what Dabutcher posted. Looks to me that if you have 11 intact females AND are producing offspring intended for sale, then you are acting as a commercial breeder, hence the requirement for a license. Now I may have that all wrong, but that is my interpretation.
Sec. 802.151. LICENSE REQUIRED; QUALIFICATIONS. (a) A person may not act, offer to act, or hold the person out as a commercial breeder in this state unless the person holds a commercial breeder license under this subchapter for each facility that the person owns or operates in this state.
it clearly states that a person may not ACT as a commercial breeder without license.... and above it clearly states in the definitions as to what constitutes a commercial breeder but i'll put it down for you here again. (6) "Commercial breeder" means a person who possesses 11 or more adult intact female animals and is engaged in the business of breeding animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration.
Maverick,
I agree with this statement 100%.
you can't decide against good for what bad MIGHT attack, you decide for good/stand for what's right, and fight bad if/when it does attack.
While I understand the "slippery slope" theory some have mentioned, I still think you have to pick your battles. When I call my rep, I want it to have a positive impact. I do not want any association with puppy mills, and I feel like if I call to support a bill against them, then I am joining them.
