The Law Offices of Patricia Morris, PLLC
A General Practice Law Office Engaged in Animal Law and Animal Rights
JULY 2008: Read about the new "Shelter Bill" for dogs -signed into law last month by Governor Lynch! Special Thanks to Jean Slepian, Carla Skinder and Sheila Roberge!  Click here for more details!
General Animal Laws:

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 Animals
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

Current bills in the N.H. Legislature:
Protection for Outdoor Dogs. Status: Passed, In effect January 2009.
Confinement of Farm Animals. Status: Inexpedient to Legislate, March 2008.
Animal Cruelty. Status: Passed, Immediate effect.
Puppy Mills, Status: Inexpedient to Legislate, March 2008.

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