Is California’s Dog and Cat Bill Of Rights a Trojan Horse? – Environment

Miguel Santiago, California Assemblyman, was elected to the California Assembly on February 8, 2022.
(D-Los Angeles) introducedAssembly Bill 1881Known as the Dog and
Cat Bill of Rights. The bill’s purported purpose was to
Inform potential adopters about the care required to create a healthy environment
Adoptive pets need a safe environment.

While acknowledging that existing animal welfare laws address this issue,
The pet-centric Bill of Rights is designed to address animal abuse and neglect.
Dog and cat fundamental rights should be codified and new duties imposed.
Local public officials and organizations can post these rights
Adoptive families can be informed about pet ownership
responsibilities.

The law would codify these rights for dogs if it were to be enacted.
California cats and dogs

• Cats and dogs have the right to be free of exploitation
  There are many forms of cruelty, neglect, abuse.
• Both cats and dogs have the right of comfort.
  Anxiety and stress.
• Both cats and dogs have the right to mental stimulation every day.
  appropriate exercise.
• Cats and dogs both have the right of nutritious food and sanitary water.
  You will need water and shelter in a safe environment.
• Both dogs and cats have the right for preventive and therapeutic care.
  health care.
• Cats and dogs have the right to be correctly identified
  Tags, microchips, and other humane means.
• Both cats and dogs have the right of spaying and neutering.
  Prevent litter from getting into your home.

The preamble to this bill of rights contains the following:
The intention of the legislature is to declare that cats and dogs have the
Right to be “respected and considered sentient beings,” emphasises
Sterilization is essential to reduce overpopulation.
Dogs and cats’ emotional and mental needs are recognized and prioritized
“mental well-being.”

The law, as it stands, would require all public animal control
Agency or shelter, shelter for the humane society or rescue group
TopostThe Dog and Cat Bill Of Rights “in
A conspicuous location that is open to the public.”
facilities. The bill would establish a state-mandated local
California Constitution states that the program must be mandatory
The state will reimburse local school districts and agencies.
Mandatory costs. Violations of this section are subject to sanctions after the first offense.
This would result in a fine of not more than $250

Social Compassion in Legislation sponsored this bill.
Reports say that the founder and president of an animal activist group were reported to be
“Thrilled to be codifying it into law.” The
Group’s legislative campaigns included support to a ban
Moving animal exhibits help farmers to make the transition from animal to animal.
Changing from agriculture to plant-based agriculture and increasing the penalties
Owners of impounded, un-spayed, and unneutered dogs.

Legislative muscle is, on the surface, passive.
The posting of a list listing animal care responsibilities seems to be relatively easy
inconsequential. Pet owners are not subject to any liability.
Failure to respect the fundamental rights of pets A duty
Posting does not guarantee any adoptive owner
It would even be able to read the sign. It also states that it would
“Not create or imply a private remedy for a violation
This division.” The casual reader might be left
You might be wondering: What is the purpose of this legislation?
The animal activist group sponsoring this event views it as a great opportunity.
Legislative victory?

Two common activist legal strategies may provide the answer:
California’s Unfair Competition Law, Cal. Bus. &
Code of Prof. 17200et seq., and the
Bewegung to seek legal status of non-human animals.

California’s UCL is often paired with its False Advertising
Law (FAL), as well as Consumer Legal Remedies Act, are powerful tools.
tool to convert any violation of any law, regulation, federal or provincial.
declare, on the basis of an “unlawful UCL claim”,
Provided that the violation is not against the underlying law/regulation
In connection with a business practice or act. If the Dog and
The Cat Bill of Rights is made law, which theoretically would be a violation of the
law – If an aggrieved individual or organization can demonstrate standing and
An animal activist could use economic injury to get by their job
Or organization could sue for the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights.
court. The fact the Legislature did not intend it
A private right of action does not preclude it from being used as
The foundation for a UCL “unlawful claim”.

If your neighbor is a cat activist, for example, it could be that you thought you were.
Give your cat “daily mental stimulation”
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights required that money be spent.
Buy USB sticks to save videos of your cat.
If you are involved in an ownership campaign, you could end up in court as a defendant
An example of a UCL claim. One could picture an organization that
Advocates for mandatory spay/neuter laws that target owners
Let your pets have “unwanted litters” without bringing about a lawsuit
To recover expenses for tasks that were not completed.
mission. These are all scenarios that the vast UCL can support.
This could include if the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights is passed.

It is codifying dogs or cats as “sentient beings”
This is why animal activist groups are so popular.
This legislation is worth celebrating. A movement of animals has been going on for years
Through a variety unsuccessful means, activists have advocated for the rights of all people.
In the event of a lawsuit, all animals in this country should be treated equally
Constitutional rights as human beings. (We have blogged about).
Clickhere,here andhere for more information. These cases have been
The court has yet to recognize the fact that this was a valid request.
For this reason, press any legislative body to adopt something
growing. If the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights becomes law it will
Trojan Horse may be the Trojan Horse, delivering a victory that advocates
Nonhuman rights are what we have been waiting for.

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