California Rabies Bill AB 2689 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/...d_asm_v98.html introduced by Assembly Member Cameron Smyth, Chair of the Local Government Committee has been referred to the Local Government Committee
http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/newco...p?committee=17
and
will require annual rabies vaccinations and puppies to be vaccinated at 3 months instead of 4 months of age in "rabies areas" (portion of bill text below) as determined by the State Public Health Officer -- violation is impoundment.
It is URGENT that ALL concerned pet owners contact the committee and tell them to reject this bill in its entirety. The Local Government Committee phone is
(916) 319-3958 and the members contact information is listed below.
PERMISSION GRANTED TO POST AND CROSS-POST this notice, please help spread the word and take action to defeat this legislation.
Cameron Smyth - Chair Rep-38 (916) 319-2038
Assemblymember.Smyth@assembly.ca.gov
Anna M. Caballero - Vice Chair Dem-28 (916) 319-2028
Assemblymember.Caballero@assembly.ca.gov
Juan Arambula Ind-31 (916) 319-2031
Assemblymember.Arambula@assembly.ca.gov
Steven Bradford Dem-51 (916) 319-2051
Assemblymember.Bradford@assembly.ca.gov
Mike Davis Dem-48 (916) 319-2048
Assemblymember.Davis@assembly.ca.gov
Steve Knight Rep-36 (916) 319-2036
Assemblymember.Knight@assembly.ca.gov
Dan Logue Rep-3 (916) 319-2003
Assemblymember.Logue@assembly.ca.gov
Jose Solorio Dem-69 (916) 319-2069
Assemblymember.Solorio@assembly.ca.gov
SEC. 2. Section 121690 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
121690. In rabies areas, all of the following shall apply:
(b) Every dog owner, after his or her dog attains the age of three months, shall, AT INTERVALS of time not more often than once a year, as may be prescribed by the department, procure its vaccination by a licensed veterinarian with a canine antirabies vaccine approved by, and in a manner prescribed by, the department.