Public Safety - Fire and Rescue - Veterinary Care of Retired Fire and Rescue K-9s
What this bill does
Requiring certain State or local fire and rescue entities to reimburse individuals who take possession of dogs formerly used in fire and rescue work under a written agreement for reasonable and necessary veterinary treatment not to exceed $2,500 per year; authorizing State fire and rescue entities to accept certain donations and requiring that the donations be disbursed to a certain fund; and authorizing local fire and rescue entities to establish a separate fund to accept public donations for the payment of certain veterinary expenses.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hall, Charleslobbyist | American Kennel Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Humane Society of the United States | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Humane Society of the United States | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woods, Harve | Maryland Fire Chief's Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phillips, Robert | Maryland State Firefighter's Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Buddle, Jeffrey | Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
