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Introduced
01/23/2020
01/23/2020
In Committee
01/23/2020
01/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a veterinary practitioner from performing certain declawing procedures on a cat unless the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose; requiring the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to refuse, suspend, or revoke any application or license, and censure or place on probation any licensee after a hearing if the veterinary practitioner fails to comply with the prohibition; prohibiting a person from performing certain declawing procedures on a cat; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits veterinary practitioners from performing declawing procedures on cats, unless the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. It requires the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to refuse, suspend, or revoke the license of any veterinarian who fails to comply with this prohibition. The bill also establishes civil penalties for any person who performs a declawing procedure on a cat, except as allowed for therapeutic purposes. The key terms "declawing procedure" and "therapeutic purpose" are defined in the legislation. This bill aims to protect the welfare of cats by restricting the practice of declawing, which can be painful and harmful to the animals.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Lorig Charkoudian (D)*,
Jon Cardin (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Jim Gilchrist (D),
Anne Healey (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Ariana Kelly (D),
Brooke Lierman (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
David Moon (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Dana Stein (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Last Action
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (on 01/28/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0445?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0445f.pdf |
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