Criminal Law – Humane Society and Animal Control Officers – Education and Training Requirements
Sponsor: Mark S. Chang (District 32)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring an officer of a humane society and an animal control officer to receive at least 80 hours of training within 12 months of employment; and requiring an officer of a humane society and an animal control officer to complete at least 6 hours of continuing education every year.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Doherty, April | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | MoCo | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Quimby, Patty | Professional Animal Workers of MD- PAWS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Chang, Delegate Changlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |