An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3906-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 405, §4, is further amended to read:
1. Membership. The council consists of 12 13 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
A. One member representing municipal interests;
B. One animal control officer;
C. One member representing licensed animal shelters;
D. One member representing licensed boarding or breeding kennels;
E. One member representing licensed pet shops;
F.
G. One member who is or has been a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State;
H. One member who represents the interests of the public in animal welfare, generally;
I. One attorney with experience in animal welfare law;
J. One cooperative extension agent or specialist;
K. One member with expertise in equine care;
L. One member with expertise in livestock representing a statewide farming organization; and
M. One member representing a State-based state-based animal advocacy group . ; and
N. One member representing a state-based federation of dog clubs.
In making the appointment of the veterinarian member, the Governor shall consider nominations made by the Maine Veterinary Medical Association.
summary
This bill adds a representative from a state-based federation of dog clubs, such as the Federation of Maine Dog Clubs, to the Animal Welfare Advisory Council.