AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Department of Agriculture says
dog-rescue operations that aren’t registered with the state under new
regulations could face fines if they refuse to comply.
The Akron Beacon Journal (http://bit.ly/1dQmWcF
) reports Ohio is believed to have hundreds of dog-rescue operations,
but only a fraction have registered. The registration requirement was
among regulations in effect starting this year to help crack down on
puppy mills.
Martha Leary of Star-Mar Rescue in Wooster helped
write the language of the law. She says the state has sent known rescue
organizations hundreds of letters about compliance. Leary says some
groups don’t think the law applies to them, and others fear possible
inspections.
Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Erica Hawkins
says the lag in compliance isn’t uncommon when such regulation is
starting from scratch.
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Information from: Akron Beacon Journal, http://www.ohio.com
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Department of Agriculture says
dog-rescue operations that aren’t registered with the state under new
regulations could face fines if they refuse to comply.
The Akron Beacon Journal (http://bit.ly/1dQmWcF
) reports Ohio is believed to have hundreds of dog-rescue operations,
but only a fraction have registered. The registration requirement was
among regulations in effect starting this year to help crack down on
puppy mills.
Martha Leary of Star-Mar Rescue in Wooster helped
write the language of the law. She says the state has sent known rescue
organizations hundreds of letters about compliance. Leary says some
groups don’t think the law applies to them, and others fear possible
inspections.
Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Erica Hawkins
says the lag in compliance isn’t uncommon when such regulation is
starting from scratch.
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Information from: Akron Beacon Journal, http://www.ohio.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.