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wftright
at Sat Apr 8 12:26:14 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by wftright ]
I've already called my state rep. His office hadn't originally heard of the bill, but his legislative associate looked up the bill for me and will pass along my opposition. I told her that if he'd like to meet my snakes to get an idea what this bill is trying to ban, I'd be happy to find a time to meet him. However, I have only two snakes, and my ball python is too young to be representative of the species.
I've now read it myself, and I have some questions. The bill mentions permits for those who can prove previous ownership. What constitutes proof of previous ownership? Does previous ownership mean that I can never expand on my collection even if I have the permit?
I keep meaning to join LGCHS, but I don't have a working printer and have had trouble making things work with my computer. I'll be joining as soon as I resolve that problem.
I've contacted the pet store where I usually shop and asked them to put up notices for people to contact their representatives. I'm going to contact the owner of another store and ask him to use his contacts as a businessman. What other efforts do we have planned?
I've heard that this effort was started by the animal rights extremist groups. Can you confirm that report? If so, that piece of information might help us to fight the bill by tying it to the anti-hunting and anti-research extremists.
Thanks,
Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.
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RE: LEGISLATIVE ALERT!! - wftright, Sat Apr 8 12:26:14 2006