2007 State Legislation:

Bill Description: If passed, this legislation would implement an open season on mountain lions, with no restrictions on how, when, or how many mountain lions can be killed. This bill specifically allows for aerial hunting from airplanes or helicopters and the use of spring loaded guns. The bill also allows spring loaded guns to be used to kill coyotes.

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would require that sellers of fur garments include a label disclosing the type of animal whose fur was used in the garment as well as the country of origin (if imported). Federal law requires that garments made entirely or partly with fur must have a label disclosing certain data, however, that law does not apply to fur trim or fur products that are sold for $150 or less. H. 216 would close that loophole in Delaware by applying to all fur garments, regardless of the price.

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Bill Description: This bill refines existing law governing cat and dog breeders and those involved in the commercial sale of cats and dogs. If passed, the bill will strengthen existing law by requiring the state to inspect the facilities of license applicants. Under current law, such an inspection is allowed but not required. The bill also sets out a license fee schedule, and allows fines to be assessed administratively for those facilities that violate the law. Finally, the bill would allow the inspectors to be assigned to public health duties in the event of a disease outbreak, but that is outweighed by the other provisions in the bill.

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Bill Description: This bill requires that those who possess large cats — such as lions, tigers, and leopards — that are not native to Wisconsin register with the state. The bill also prohibits allowing members of the public to pay a fee to have their photographs taken with these animals. The bill requires that officials be notified if the animal escapes, and that the public have access to information about the location of these animals for public safety.

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would prohibit the use of leghold traps for recreational trapping statewide.

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would renew the requirements under existing law that pet shops obtain a license prior to selling animals. The current requirements are set to expire on 9/30/07 without passage of this bill.

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