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Brooklin - (7/16/08) - The local Appeals Board unanimously upheld recent action taken by the Planning Board in denying two separate appeals against the Planning Board’s decision to issue a permit for a dog-boarding business on Harriman Point. The Planning Board had issued a one-year permit to Carol Ann Cutler on April 10, allowing her to board up to three dogs, in addition to the three dogs she owns, at her home on Harriman Point Road. Paula Dougherty and Linda Freedman filed separate appeals within the 30-day deadline that started when the permit was issued. Following a nearly 90-minute hearing on Freedman’s appeal, which included testimony from her, the Appeals Board voted unanimously to deny her appeal. “I think the Planning Board was very judicious in issuing the permit for one year, then reviewing it,” Appeals Board member Benjamin Mendlowitz said before the vote was taken. “They addressed all concerns. I don’t see anything to overturn.” Appeals Board Chairman Bob Austin said Freedman’s appeal focused on two complaints and argued that the Planning Board erred in its interpretation of “home occupation” allowed in Brooklin’s shoreland zone and also erred in its review of potential harm to wildlife habitat from the dog-boarding operation.
LD2010 (HP1394) - An act to ensure ethical and humane dog breeding in the state - PASSED HOUSE & SENATE - 4/10/08 http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280027515 A bill to encourage ethical dog breeding and discourage puppy mills through a special task force has been passed by the Legislature. The bill requires the Maine Department of Agriculture to establish a working group to redefine breeding kennels, and review the laws and regulations that apply. "This is a unique opportunity to bring all the stakeholders together, which has never been done before," Norma Worley, director of Maine’s Animal Welfare Division, said Monday. The new law requires the task force to include representatives of groups such as veterinarians, the Humane Society of the United States, dog and kennel clubs, animal control officers and dog breeders. The group will submit a report by Jan. 15, 2009. http://bangornews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=163013&zoneid=500
Pittsfield - A controversial bill that would have penalized legitimate dog breeders for the actions of puppy mill operators was amended this week to address breeders concerns. Hats off to the MFDC !!
LD 2010 (2007) - "An Act To Ensure Ethical and Humane Dog Breeding in the State" - bill seeks to enact measures designed to address the inhumane breeding standards of so-called "puppy mills" in the State. This bill would outlaw the most egregious dog breeding practices and would establish a Maine humane dog breeding standard.
LD 2171 - An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Laws
