BILL ANALYSIS
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GOVERNOR'S VETO
AB 1122 (Lieu)
As Amended June 29, 2009
2/3 vote
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|ASSEMBLY: |52-19|(May 28, 2009) |SENATE: |21-13|(September 1, |
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|ASSEMBLY: |57-19|(September 8, | | | |
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Original Committee Reference: B. & P.
SUMMARY : Prohibits the sale of pet animals on roadsides or in
other outdoor venues, as specified. Specifically, this bill :
The Senate amendments :
1)Delete outdoor special sales and parking lot sales from the
locations where the sale of pet animals are prohibited by this
bill.
2)Exempt the following from the provisions of this bill:
a) District agricultural association fairs;
b) Fish or shellfish, live or dead, from a fishing vessel, at a
pier or wharf, or at a farmer's market by any licensed
commercial fisherman when sold to the public for human
consumption;
c) Cat shows, dog shows, or bird shows, provided that all
the following circumstances exist:
i) The show is validly permitted by the city or county
in which the show is held;
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ii) Each and every participant in the show complies will all
federal, state and local animal welfare and animal
control laws;
iii) The participant has written documentation of the payment of
a fee for the entry of his or her cat, dog, or bird in
the show;
iv) The sale of a cat, dog, or bird occurs only on the premises
and within the confines of the show; and,
v) The show is a competitive event where the cats, dogs, or
birds are exhibited and judged by an established standard
or set of ideals established for each breed or species.
EXISTING LAW proscribes animal abuse, as specified, including
the failure to maintain and care for the premises and animals at
pet shops, and generally provides that a pet store shall not
sell any dog or cat under eight weeks of age, but may sell a dog
or cat over eight weeks of age if the animal is weaned.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , this bill is substantially similar to
the version approved by the Senate.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Senate Appropriations
Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state costs.
GOVERNOR'S VETO MESSAGE :
"I am concerned with the scope and unintended consequences of
this bill and that it does not assure the humane and ethical
treatment and welfare of animals. This bill has unknown costs
associated with the enforcement and implementation of
prohibiting the sale of live animals in specified venues and
could drive the selling of animals underground or to private
sites."
Analysis Prepared by : Rebecca May / B. & P. / (916) 319-3301
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