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2008 SESSION
HB 207 Animal pounds, local; clarifies definition.
Introduced by: Harvey B. Morgan | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Local animal pounds and shelters; definition. Clarifies that a facility serving as a pound or shelter may operate in either a building or a portion of a building, as designated by the State Veterinarian. This change would allow inspectors to tailor the separate inspection and regulatory standards for shelters and pounds to the respective portion of the facility designated for each purpose.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Local animal pounds; definition. Clarifies that a pound may operate in a designated portion of another facility, such as a shelter. The change would allow inspectors to tailor the separate inspection and regulatory standards for shelters and pounds to the respective portion of the facility designated for each purpose.