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  2. Breed-specific legislation - Wikipedia

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    Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.

  3. Weird laws in Maryland, including $5-$500 fine for ... - AOL

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    It's against the law to "sell, offer for sale, barter, or give away a chick as a pet, toy, premium, or novelty; or color, dye, stain, or otherwise change the natural color of a chick," according ...

  4. Animal Welfare Act of 1966 - Wikipedia

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    The Animal Welfare Act (Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966, Pub. L. 89–544) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 24, 1966. [1] It is the main federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research and exhibition.

  5. List of U.S. state dogs - Wikipedia

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    A map of the US showing in red which states have a specified dog breed as an official symbol. Thirteen states of the United States have designated an official state dog breed. Maryland was the first state to name a dog breed as a state symbol, naming the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1964. [1]

  6. Maryland attorney general settles with pet stores in Towson ...

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    Two pet stores in Towson and Rockville have reached a settlement with the Maryland attorney general’s office after being charged with consumer violations for allegedly selling puppies. The ...

  7. Animal welfare in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, this law expanded the regulation of animal fighting, making it a misdemeanor to ship, exhibit, or sponsor birds for fighting purposes. Penalties under this section could result in a fine of $15000. [26] In 2007, The Animal Fighting Prohibition Reinforcement Act amended section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act (Pub.L. 110–22).

  8. Animal rights by country or territory - Wikipedia

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    Cow is the national animal of Nepal and cow slaughter is a punishable offense as per the prevailing law. In 2014, the Jain pilgrimage destination of Palitana City in Indian state of Gujarat became the first city in the world to be legally vegetarian. It has banned buying and selling meat, fish, and eggs, as well as related jobs, such as fishing ...

  9. Timeline of animal welfare and rights in the United States

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    This law creates the crime of "animal enterprise terrorism" for those who damage or cause the loss of property of an animal enterprise. [36] 2002: The AWA is amended to redefine the term "animal" in the law to match the USDA regulations, i.e. to exclude birds, mice, and rats. [11] 2002: Florida becomes the first state to ban gestation crates ...

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