2010 Legislative Session: Proposed Bills

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H.B. 1525: Relative to Physical theraptists practicing on animals.  Passed.
H.B. 1354: Relative to Dog Racing - ITL1/21/2010.
H.B. 1359- relative to the enforcement of humane slaughter laws- Passed.
H.B. 1596- relative to civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs -ITL
H.B. 1562- relative to assistance dogs - ITL
H.B. 1417 - allowing companion dogs in certain areas of restaurants -  Passed.
H.B. 1624- relative to the care and treatment of dogs by breeders wtihin the state, in environment and agriculture committee  ITL.
H.B. 1639- relative to the tethering of dogs, in criminal justice and public safety committee,. ITL.

Carried over from 2009:

H.B. 630- an act phasing out live greyhound racing in N.H.  In committee, due out 3-18-10.

H.B. 431 - an act requiring certain engine coolants and anitfreeze to  include an aversive agenct so that they are rendered unplatable to animals and children. In committee, due out 3-18-10

General Animal Laws: ENACTEDCarried over from 2009:

N.H. RSA 284:38         Malicious Interference wtih Horses or Dogs
N.H. RSA 427:33-37    Humane Slaughter Law
N.H. RSA 435:1-5        Breeding Horses
N.H. RSA 435:12         Proper Care of Horses
N.H. RSA 435-14         Treatment of Horses
N.H. RSA 436:24-30    Importation of Other Domestic Animals
N.H. RSA 436:31-33    Investigations and Reports
N.H. RSA 436:93-98    Equine Infectious Anemia
N.H. RSA 436:99-104  Rabies Control Act
N.H. RSA 448:2            Agister's Lien Statute (Boarding Horses)
N.H. RSA 508:19          N.H. Equine Activity Liability Statute
N.H. RSA 564-B:4-408  Animal Trust

Sale of Pets, Pet Stores, Unclaimed Animals
Dogs and Cats

N.H. Criminal Code and N.H. Animal Cruelty Laws.

    Cruelty to Animals
    Destruction of Property
    Unauthorized Entry/Trespass
    Theft
    Fraud
    Exhibition of Fighting Animals
    Animals in Motor Vehicles
    Docking Horse Tails
    Animal Use in Science Classes
    Interference with Organizations or Projects Involving Animals
    Dogs in Pickup Trucks
    Exposing Poisons

N.H. Administrative Rules

Treatment of Horses
Sale of Animals and Birds
Importation of Domestic Animals into NH
Lisensing of Cats
Breeders Health Certificate for Cats and Dogs