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FAKC MeetingsFAKC holds at least one meeting of delegates representing its member clubs, in August of each year. At those annual meetings, FAKC's officers are nominated and elected, and topics important to the welfare of dogs in the State of Florida are discussed, debated, and voted upon.

Other meetings may be held when issues merit. When our next meeting is scheduled, the details will be listed here.


Membership

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Applications and annual dues should be sent to FAKC Secretary, Cathy Driggers, 765 Cassadaga Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744.


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President's Message

FAKC President's Letter

June 2, 2023

By Judy Seltrecht


FAKC LEGISLATIVE REPORT END OF FLORIDA SESSION MAY 5, 2023

Report of the President:  The Legislative session ended on May 5, 2023 with reasonable bills passing in the interest of our domesticated animals and those lacking merit or perhaps reasonableness failing to go forward on the State Level.  My hope is in Florida, we do not enact any law which cannot be enforced and are not prejudicial to any stakeholder, whether a private citizen, corporation or organization.  On the Federal level, the Healthy Dog Importation Act and the Puppy Protection Act require further work in order to protect public health and safety and have reasonable definitions for the care and condition of animals.  In the future I hope to report to you further on dangerous dog laws that will be consistent throughout the State and are equitable to both the victim and the dog.

Bills passed:
CS/HB 1047 Offenses Against Certain Animals:  Prohibits offering or doing violence to police horse or police canine in certain circumstances; increases classification of specified criminal offenses committed against police canines, fire canines, SAR canines, or police horses.
Effective Date: October 1, 2023
Last Event: Chapter No. 2023-110 on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:45 PM signed into law by the Governor
 
SB 942/HB 941 Authorization of restriction concerning dogs.  Authorizing public housing authorities to adopt certain policies relating to dogs; removing an exemption for local breed-specific ordinances adopted before a specified date, etc.
Effective Date: 10/01/2023
Last Event: 04/19/23 S Ordered enrolled on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4:52 PM
 
HB 719/SB722 - Practice of Veterinary Medicine: Exempts certain out-of-state veterinarians who provide specified services under responsible supervision of veterinarian licensed in this state from certain regulations governing veterinary medical practice; provides supervising licensed veterinarian is responsible for such services; specifies that such out-of-state veterinarians are ineligible for premises permit.
Effective Date: July 1, 2023
Last Event: Ordered enrolled on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:39 PM
 
HB7063/SB7062-Taxation Exempts certain pet products including crates, dog food dry and wet with limitations, bedding  from tax up to June 9, 2023 and August 26, 2023 through September 8, 2023.  For complete information see pages 99-102 on HB 7063
 
 Bills failing to go forward:
 
SB1006/-HB 989/SB 1006. Courtroom Advocate. Died in Judiciary 05.05.2023
SB1492-1494-1496/HB 1581-1583-1585.  Dog Breeding.  Died in Agriculture 05.05.2023
SB518/HB 157.  Public Records Animals from an Animal Shelter-Died in Rules-05.05.2023
SB554/HB 1117.  Medical Treatment of Animals-Telehealth-Died in Agriculture 05.05.2023
SB800/HB849.  Retail Sales Domestic Dogs & Cats-Died in Commerce & Tourism 05.05.2023
SB932/HB381.  Animal Welfare-cosmetic testing-declawing cats-Died in regulated industries 05.05.2023

Sincerely,
Judy Seltrecht
fakc.seltrecht.president@gmail.com


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