AB 2862 is the much battled and much anticipated bill that originally would have put California pet store management into criminal code, but was amended to be referred to the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The billed then easily passed both the State Assembly and the State Senate.
In the waning hours of the Legislative Year, the Governor vetoed AB 2862 due to “funding” issues. PIJAC's lobbyist, Kevin Pedrotti indicated that he “suspected” that a veto might result inasmuch as the Governor had signed a number of animal bills that did not include funding anywhere near what it would cost to put into effect regulations called for by AB 2862.
This issue is far from dead. Expect 2007 to be a very busy year concerning this type of legislation. Get ready NOW.
JOIN PIJAC. MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN.
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AMAZON REPTILE CENTER
