Retail Pet Stores - Transportation of Cats and Dogs by Common Carrier - Prohibition
Sponsor: Benjamin F. Kramer (District 19)Committee: FinanceSubject: Business Regulation and OccupationsStatus: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting retail pet stores from transporting into or within the State, by common carrier or other for-hire transportation service, cats or dogs for sale or transfer in the State.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Likins, Robert | PUJAC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Goldberg, John | PuppySpot | Position only |
| FWA | Kreinberg, Josh | PuppySpot | Position only |
| FWA | Lininger, Brettlobbyist | PuppySpot | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWALininger, BrettPuppySpotRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC…