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May 21, 2007
CT Bill SB 1080 (Defeated for now)
SB 1080 would allow warrantless inspections/searches of any private home with five or more rescue animals (e.g., one mother cat and her litter of kittens); does not restrict the hours at which the inspection of a private home can be conducted; would require rescue organizations and foster homes to apply annually to their town clerks for a $25 license, possibly at the risk of rejection; would subject unlicensed rescue organizations and foster homes to fines and imprisonment; and provides no clarity on what would constitute a violation—leaving rescuers vulnerable to arbitrary decision-making.
Animal rescue organizations and foster homes often provide the “last chance” helping hand to companion animals in need. While regulations are necessary, they should not infringe on an individual’s privacy rights.
The ASPCA described it as "...onerous legislation." For more information click ASPCA.
Posted by Becky at May 21, 2007 11:14 PM