Local Government - Humane Society and Animal Control Officers - Education and Training Requirements
What this bill does
Requiring a new officer of a humane society or animal control to receive at least 80 hours of training within the first 12 months of employment; requiring an officer of a humane society or animal control to complete at least 6 hours of continuing education every year; requiring the training and continuing education to include instruction on current laws applicable to officers; and authorizing the appropriate unit of a county or municipality to require training in addition to that which is specified in the Act.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (7)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Baron, Peter | Anne Arundel County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Humane Society of the United States | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Koenig, Thomas | Montgomery County Government | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crankshaw-Quimby, Patty | Professional Animal Workers of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Catlett, Robin | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Chang, Delegate Changlegislator | Individual | Oral |