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An Act To Provide Representation for Dog Clubs on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3906-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 405, §4, is further amended to read:
 
1. Membership. The council consists of 1213 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
 
A.  One member representing municipal interests;
 
B.  One animal control officer;
 
C.  One member representing licensed animal shelters;
 
D.  One member representing licensed boarding or breeding kennels;
 
E.  One member representing licensed pet shops;
 
F.
 
G.  One member who is or has been a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State;
 
H.  One member who represents the interests of the public in animal welfare, generally;
 
I.  One attorney with experience in animal welfare law;
 
J.  One cooperative extension agent or specialist;
 
K.  One member with expertise in equine care;
 
L.  One member with expertise in livestock representing a statewide farming organization; and
 
M.  One member representing a State-basedstate-based animal advocacy group.; and
 
N.  One member representing a state-based federation of dog clubs.
 
In making the appointment of the veterinarian member, the Governor shall consider nominations made by the Maine Veterinary Medical Association.
 
SUMMARY
This bill adds a representative from a state-based federation of dog clubs, such as the Federation of Maine Dog Clubs, to the Animal Welfare Advisory Council.