H2525B4068A08357 MSP:DM 06/30/08 #90 A08357
AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 2525
Sponsor: REPRESENTATIVE BASTIAN
Printer's No. 4068
1 Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 102), page 12, by inserting between lines
2 4 and 5
3 "Veterinarian-client-patient relationship." A relationship
4 in which:
5 (1) the veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for
6 making veterinary medical judgments regarding the health of
7 the animal and the need for veterinary medical treatment; and
8 (2) the owner or caretaker of the animal has agreed to
9 follow the instructions of the veterinarian.
10 Amend Sec. 4 (Sec. 207), page 34, lines 14 through 19, by
11 striking out all of said lines and inserting
12 (5) (i) Each kennel subject to this subsection shall
13 establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
14 (ii) Each kennel subject to this subsection shall
15 establish a written program of veterinary care, which
16 shall include a physical examination and vaccination
17 schedule, a written exercise plan, a protocol for disease
18 control and prevention, pest and parasite control,
19 nutrition, emergency care, euthanasia, and regularly
20 scheduled visits to the kennel. A copy of the program
21 shall be kept in the kennel records.
22 Amend Sec. 4 (Sec. 207), page 36, lines 8 through 10, by
23 striking out all of said lines and inserting
24 (9) The floor of a primary enclosure shall be coated
25 with an impervious material and shall allow for moderate
26 drainage of fluids. The walls and ceilings of indoor housing
27 facilities must be impervious to moisture or be replaceable.
28 Amend Sec. 4 (Sec. 207), page 39, lines 28 through 30; page
29 40, lines 1 through 30; page 41, line 1, by striking out all of
30 said lines on said pages and inserting
31 (3) The floor of a primary enclosure shall:
32 (i) Be coated with an impervious material and shall
1 allow for moderate drainage of fluids.
2 (ii) Be strong enough so that it does not sag or
3 bend between the structural supports.
4 (4) The floor of a primary enclosure may have metal
5 strand flooring if the following conditions are met:
6 (i) The metal strand flooring is coated with a vinyl
7 type of coating or a coating made of similar material.
8 (ii) The coated metal strand flooring shall be kept
9 in good repair.
10 (iii) The coated metal strand flooring shall be made
11 of mesh construction that does not allow the dog's feet
12 to pass through any opening in the floor and does not
13 otherwise cause injury to the dog.
14 (iv) The coated metal strand flooring shall be
15 constructed of sufficient diameter (gauge) to provide a
16 completely rigid floor area sufficient to support the
17 weight of dogs housed in the enclosure.
18 (5) The floor of a primary enclosure may have slatted
19 flooring if the following conditions are met:
20 (i) The slatted flooring shall be kept in good
21 repair.
22 (ii) The slatted flooring shall be of a construction
23 that does not allow the dog's feet to pass through any
24 opening in the floor and does not otherwise cause injury
25 to the dog.
26 (iii) The slatted flooring shall be constructed to
27 provide a completely rigid floor area sufficient to
28 support the weight of dogs housed in the enclosure.
29 (6) Each kennel under this subsection shall develop,
30 document, and follow an appropriate plan to provide dogs with
31 the opportunity for exercise as approved by the veterinarian
32 identified by the veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
33 The plan shall include written standard procedures to be
34 followed in providing the opportunity for exercise, and be
35 part of the records of the kennel. The plan, at a minimum,
36 shall comply with each of the following:
37 (i) Dogs except bitches with litters shall be
38 provided the opportunity for regular exercise.
39 (ii) The frequency, method, and duration of the
40 opportunity for exercise shall be determined by the
41 veterinarian and shall be provided by access to a run or
42 open area at the frequency and duration prescribed by the
43 veterinarian. If an exercise area is utilized, it shall
44 comply with the following conditions:
45 (A) The exercise run must have adequate means to
46 prevent dogs from escaping.
47 (B) The exercise run fencing must be kept in
48 good repair and be free of rust, jagged edges or
49 other defects that could cause injury to the dogs.
50 (C) The exercise run shall be cleaned in
51 accordance with the requirements under subsection
52 (h)(14).
53 (D) Dogs must not be placed in the area in a
54 manner that would cause injury to the dogs.
55 (E) Compatible dogs, as determined under
56 subsection (h)(4), may be exercised together.
57 (F) Nursing bitches and their puppies shall be
58 exercised separately from other dogs.
59 (G) Exercise area ground must be solid and
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1 maintainable. Surfaces such as gravel, packed earth
2 and grass which are solid and maintainable may be
3 utilized.
4 (iii) Forced exercise methods or devices such as
5 swimming, treadmills, or carousel-type devices are
6 unacceptable for meeting the exercise requirements of
7 this paragraph.
8 (iv) If, in the opinion of the veterinarian, it is
9 inappropriate for certain dogs to exercise because of
10 their health, condition, or well-being, the kennel may be
11 exempted from meeting the requirements of this paragraph
12 for those dogs. Such exemption must be documented by the
13 veterinarian and, unless the basis for exemption is a
14 permanent condition, shall be reviewed at least every 30
15 days by the veterinarian. Records of any exemptions shall
16 be maintained by the kennel.
17 (7) Rabies vaccinations may only be administered by or
18 under the supervision of a veterinarian.
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