SB 676 and HB 359 : Animal Control or Cruelty Ordinances
Senate Bill 676, introduced by Senator Nan Rich, and House Bill 359, introduced by Representative Scott Randolph, would require county's or municipalities in Florida to collect a $15 surcharge for each violation of an ordinance relating to animal cruelty or control. At least $9 of the surcharge would be used to subsidize the costs of spaying or neutering dogs and cats in the community.
Status: HB 359 is now before the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee; S 676 has been referred to the Committee on Community Affairs.
Please thank Senator Rich and Representative Randolph for introducing this legislation.
%u2022 Senator Nan Rich. E-mail: rich.nan.web@flsenate.gov
%u2022 Representative Scott Randolph. Click here to send an e-mail to Rep. Randolph.
Dear Pet Friends,
This effort is respected, but much more is needed. Florida needs laws with teeth,
ANIMAL CRUELTY should be a FELONY. No pet should be returned to an owner who has abused it! Owner's name should be recorded on a national DATABASE of ANIMAL ABUSERS. More is needed than a fine, serious legislature is a necessity and required to deal with animal cruelty & abuse.
Thanking you,
s sureck
AnimalActionUSA
