Criminal Law - Humane Society and Animal Control Officers - Education and Training Requirements
Sponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 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 | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | MoCo | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doherty, April | National Coalition Against Animal Abuse | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Swanson, Jen | Professional Animal Workers of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | The Humane Society of the United States | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Waldstreicher, Senator Waldstreicherlegislator | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHovermale, EmilyThe Humane Society of the United StatesRegistered for: Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership