BILL NUMBER:  AB 1121
  VETOED	DATE: 10/07/2011




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1121 without my signature.

Nothing in existing law prevents local governments from issuing puppy
licenses or imposing requirements on dog sellers.  In fact, some
cities and counties have already adopted excellent programs of the
kind envisioned by this bill.

Licensing and tracking of dogs is quintessentially a local function.



Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.