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House advances overhaul to animal‑welfare system, creates Division of Animal Welfare
Summary
The House amended H.626 to create a Division of Animal Welfare in the Department of Public Safety, authorize a director to develop an implementation plan, and raise dog‑license fees to seed a new fund; committees delayed full implementation until Jan. 1, 2025.
The House on the floor advanced H.626, a bill that would create a Division of Animal Welfare within the Department of Public Safety, authorize a director to produce a statewide implementation plan, and raise dog‑license fees to create an animal welfare fund.
Member from Charlotte presented a strike‑all amendment that, if enacted, would direct the commissioner of public safety to appoint a director with stated qualifications and require the director to prepare a comprehensive plan within eight months of hire. The plan would coordinate law enforcement, municipal animal control officers and other entities; address seizure and care of animals; recommend statutory or rule changes; and set standards for…
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