HB 22 - Prohibits Declawing of Cats - Maryland Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- April 21, 2022
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 7, 2022
- House Bill Passed
- March 10, 2022
- Introduced
- Jan. 12, 2022
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Stage Details
Title: Prohibits Declawing of Cats
Signed by Governor Larry Hogan, Jr.
Title: Prohibits Declawing of Cats
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the declawing of cats
Highlights:
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Defines “declawing procedure” (Page 1).
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Authorizes Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to punish violations of cat declawing prohibition (Page 3).
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Prohibits declawing of cats unless for necessary therapeutic (health, well-being) purposes (Page 4).
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Classifies violative declawing as civil offense, subject to fine not exceeding $1,000 (Page 4-5).
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Establishes effective date of October 1, 2022 (Page 5).
Title: Prohibits Declawing of Cats
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the declawing of cats
Highlights:
-
Defines “declawing procedure” (Page 1).
-
Authorizes Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to punish violations of cat declawing prohibition (Page 3).
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Prohibits declawing of cats unless for necessary therapeutic (health, well-being) purposes (Page 4).
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Classifies violative declawing as civil offense, subject to fine not exceeding $1,000 (Page 4-5).
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Establishes effective date of October 1, 2022 (Page 5).
Title: Prohibits Declawing of Cats