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Posted by: Oz at Wed Feb 25 17:52:33 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Oz ]  
   

I think this is a positive thing. Make no mistake, legislation is coming. Our best bet is to help shape it based facts, not hype. Read below...



From USARK (United States Association of Reptile Keepers):



In a major reversal of the trend started by the Animal Rights Movement 9 years ago to BAN many reptiles at the State and Local level, USARK has introduced their Model Legislation in North Carolina. If passed Senate Bill 307 (S307) will require caging standards, safety protocols, escape prevention, and registration for venomous, large constrictors and crocodilians, but will allow individuals to maintain their right to work with these animals into perpetuity. This is a truly historic and precedent setting event. This is the first time the Herp Community has actually stood up and done something for themselves... by themselves! Now that we have begun, let us not lose our momentum. USARK, together with YOU, will actively work to secure our collective futures at the Local, State and national levels.

This has set ground breaking precedent for other states to follow. Virginia has already indicated that they want to introduce similar legislation in the 2010 Legislative Session. The Herp Community, through USARK, has taken it's destiny into it's own hands. No longer will we stand idly by and watch our rights disappear. Remember this day for we are making history and securing our own futures.

Click here to thank Senator Jones for introducing S307- we need as many responses as possible!

Read S307- there are some minor mistakes that will be fixed in committee.

Pushing Legislation is expensive! Join the Reptile Nation & Protect Your Rights! JOIN USARK TODAY!

Thank all of you for your support. Together we are accomplishing great things for our community!! Thank you for standing up for yourselves with USARK on this historic day.



***Send this to everyone on your email list... post on the forums and social networking sites you visit. Tell everyone to Join the Reptile Nation!... even if they don't join tell them to sign up on our free email list.



Andrew Wyatt



President USARK
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PIJAC and USARK Member

Join the fight to protect our rights!

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