An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2010
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_B_H924 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ,,6, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1394, 
LD. 2010, Bill, "An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State" 
Amend the amendment by striking out the substitute title and replacing it with the 
following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Resources To Review and Make Recommendations Regarding the Regulation 
of Dog and Cat Breeding Facilities' 
Amend the amendment in section I by striking out all of the first sentence (page I, 
lines 17 to 20 in amendment) and inserting the following: 'That the Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall convene a working group to evaluate the 
regulation of dog and cat breeding facilities in the State and recommend any changes 
necessary to ensure the humane treatment of animals and effective enforcement of state 
laws.' 
Amend the amendment in section I in the 5th line (page I, line 20 in amendment) by 
striking out the following: "representatives of" and inserting the following: 'a 
representative of each of 
Amend the amendment in section I in the 10th line (page I, line 25 in amendment) 
by striking out the following: "at least" 
Amend the amendment by striking out section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Duties. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources, in consultation with the working group under section 1, shall review: 
1. Existing statutory and regulatory provisions pertaining to the breeding and sale of 
dogs and cats, including definitions; 
2. The criteria and availability of documentation to determine when a kennel or 
breeding kennel license is required; and 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT "f!;, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1394, L.D. 2010 
3. Statutes relating to both inspection and licensing authority in order to strengthen 
current authority of both municipal animal control officers and state humane agents to 
carry out their statutory duties under state animal welfare laws and rules. 
The commissioner, in consultation with the working group, may examine definitions 
and provisions in other states and in federal regulations that distinguish between types of 
facilities requiring licenses and discuss the advisability of making regulatory distinctions 
based on the number of dogs or cats or any other criteria; and be it further' 
Amend the amendment in section 4 by striking out the last sentence (page 2, lines 11 
to 14 in amendment) and inserting the following: 'The joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over animal welfare matters may submit legislation 
pertaining to the definition and regulation of breeding facilities, breeding and sale of dogs 
and cats, enforcement of the State's animal welfare laws and regulations and humane 
treatment of dogs and cats to the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. The 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources shall post the report on its publicly 
- accessible website as soon as practicable.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment accomplishes the following. 
1. It clarifies the issues to be reviewed by the commissioner and the working group 
convened by the commissioner for purposes of ensuring humane treatment of animals. 
2. It requires that the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources post its 
report on its publicly accessible website as soon as practicable. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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HOUSE AMENDMENT 
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LD 2010 
LR 2754(05) 
An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State 
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "..0" to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Rep. Pratt of Eddington 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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